Registered Nurse (RN) (Flexible Staffing Unit) - Nights

About the role

The Flexible Staffing Unit at CentraState Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide considerate, respectful care focused on the patient's individual needs. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of current acute care nursing experience, preferably in ICU/CCU or ED, and a bachelor's degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the patient's individual needs to ensure patient satisfaction.
• Affirms the patient's right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care, including the decision to discontinue treatment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Successfully completes life-span education as appropriate.
• Obtains a complete nursing history and baseline assessment that is systematic, consistent and continuous.
• Documents results of patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, care plan nursing interventions and evaluation and patient progress in medical record according to hospital/nursing policy and the Nursing Standards of Care/Practice for the specific patient type.
• Identifies patient problems and formulates nursing diagnosis according to physical, psychological, spiritual/cultural and educational needs in conjunction with a multi-disciplinary approach.
• Consistently includes patient and family in the development of an individualized plan of care.
• Administers medication as needed following CSHS policies and manufacturer's instructions.
• Takes immediate and appropriate actions in the event of a medication variance occurrence.
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and/or emergencies situations and takes immediate and appropriate actions.
• Participates in unit conferences to discuss quality issues and quality improvement strategies.
• Delegates components of care to non-professional caregivers as appropriate. Follows up on any delegated components of care and assignments given.
• Makes decisions that demonstrate knowledge of nursing practice; utilizes sound nursing judgment in clinical and patient care management situations.
• Evaluates the patient's needs for discharge and accesses appropriate resources for the patient and/or family.
• Consistently provides written and verbal education to patients and/or families.
• Successfully functions as a preceptor/mentor to students and new staff members.
• Consistently promotes teamwork within the unit and between departments.
• Fulfills the requirements for competencies and completion of annual mandatories surrounding indwelling urinary catheters.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Nursing required, Bachelor's degree in Nursing required within 3 years of hire.
• Minimum 3 years current acute care nursing experience required.
• Experience in ICU/CCU or ED preferred.
• RN license/NJ required.
• CPR certification required.
• CSMC IV certification to be achieved within the first year.
• ACLs Certification to be achieved within the first year.
• Successful completion of Basic Dysrhythmia course to be achieved within the first year.
• Stroke education requirements to be achieved within the first year.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention certification required. New hires must receive certification within 3 months of hire. Renewal certifications will be completed every 2 years.
• Specialty professional nursing certification preferred.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

Benefits

CentraState Healthcare System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. This includes medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life & AD&D insurance, long-term disability, 403(b) and 401(a) retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, PTO, and more. Additionally, the company supports work/life balance initiatives, employee assistance programs, and a warm, welcoming company culture.