Registered Nurse- FT Nights

About the Role

Provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation at Kindred Hospital New Jersey – Morris County, a 45-bed long-term acute care hospital. Develops nursing care plans in coordination with patient, family, and interdisciplinary staff as necessary. Communicates changes in patient’s clinical condition with physicians, nursing supervisor/manager, and co-workers. Participates in the discharge planning process.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the standard of nursing care and implements policies and procedures of the hospital and nursing department.
• Directs, supervises, provides, and evaluates nursing care provided to patients.
• Assigns or delegates tasks based on patient needs, potential for harm, complexity of the task, and scope of practice of the staff.
• Documents patient admission assessment, reassessments, care plans, and other pertinent information in the patient’s medical record.
• Performs assessment on all patients on admission and reassessments as per policy; makes referrals to other disciplines based on assessment.
• Develops and updates nursing care plans, ensuring coordination with patient, family, and team members.
• Assesses and reassesses pain; utilizes appropriate pain management techniques and educates patients and families regarding pain management.
• Revises the plan of care based on the patient’s response to treatment and evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness.
• Performs patient care considering age-specific needs and administers medication using the five rights of medication administration.
• Formulates and evaluates teaching plans based on identified learning needs; includes family in teaching as appropriate.
• Assists physicians with examinations, treatments, and special procedures; performs services within scope of practice.
• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity; addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual needs.
• Functions as a liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
• Interprets patient data to identify age-specific needs and provides appropriate care.
• Performs care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of errors.
• Initiates or assists with emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patients’ conditions.
• Answers telephones, paging systems, and call lights; anticipates patient needs and makes rounds.
• Consults other departments to provide an interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Provides end-of-shift reports, ensures narcotics are counted, and completes documentation.
• Communicates appropriately with management, co-workers, and physicians.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and families; coordinates with social services/discharge planners.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new personnel.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• BCLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred.
• Minimum six months’ Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on patient age and clinical condition.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships within and across departments.
• Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.

Pay

Pay range: $38.50 - $48.83 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Wellness programs.