Registered Nurse/Educator - Full Time, Day 7A-7P, Kahn 3 Step-Down Unit, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates strong organizational and clinical judgment by accurately anticipating resource needs, identifying discrete tasks, setting priorities, and defining dependencies to ensure timely and efficient execution of responsibilities.
• Maintains high performance standards even when adapting to changes in major assignments.
• Uses time effectively and follows through to resolve issues.
• Within the nursing process, accurately documents assessments using unit-specific tools in accordance with hospital policies.
• Prioritizes patient needs, implements appropriate interventions, and evaluates their effectiveness, revising the plan of care as necessary.
• Proactively anticipates discharge needs to support continuity of care.
• Serves as a clinical resource to the healthcare team, patients, and families by mentoring, precepting, and actively participating in the orientation of new employees.
• Engages in huddles, rounding, bedside reports, and team communication to foster collaboration and continuity of care.
• Promotes professional development through advocacy for specialty certification and continuing education, while recognizing personal limitations and seeking appropriate resources to broaden knowledge.
• Demonstrates ability to assess educational and professional development needs using performance improvement data, course evaluations, and needs assessments to establish goals and priorities.
• Differentiates educational needs from system issues and communicates feedback on staff performance and progress to appropriate leadership.
• Actively contributes to Unit-Based Shared Governance and interdepartmental committees, serving as a unit liaison when requested and supporting the Magnet journey.
• Prioritizes creating a positive work environment focused on teamwork and recognition of individual excellence.