Registered Nurse (RN) High Risk OB - Per Diem Level 1 (7p-7a)

About the role

Direct High Risk OB experience required. Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care through outcome identification and evidence-based practice. As an integral member of the health care team, coordinates patient care and communicates and collaborates extensively with other members of the healthcare team, patients and/or patient's family or significant other(s). Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.

Job code: #RD_N

Responsibilities

• Performs an assessment of the patient, leading to development, implementation and evaluation of a plan of care
• Administers, monitors and documents therapeutic interventions and regimes
• Effectively manages rapidly changing situations
• Participates in clinical decision-making
• Educates patient and family/responsible party regarding disease process, individual care needs, wellness, safety issues, etc.
• Delegates and monitors care rendered by other members of nursing department and healthcare team
• Demonstrates standard precautions and patient safety principles in practice
• Participates in orientation, education and development of healthcare team
• Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities
• Maintains professional and departmental level competencies

Qualifications

• Must have valid NJ RN License. Approved licenses must be presented and maintained in accordance with the State of New Jersey Licensing Board. Refer to the Educational/Regulatory Requirement (Department Specific) policy in the Nursing Administrative Manual
• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards
• Perfects skills and stays abreast of current nursing practice through on-going education, journals, etc.
• Must have strong communication skills
• Must be able to coordinate efforts of a team of care providers

Pay

$56.17 per hour

Benefits

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to:

• Medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• Short-term disability and optional long-term disability
• Colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.