Registered Nurse (RN) L&D Per Diem Level 1 (7p)

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 the patient's family or significant others. Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.

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 the nursing department and healthcare team.
• Demonstrates standard precautions and patient safety principles in practice.
• Participates in orientation, education, and development of the healthcare team.
• Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities.
• Maintains professional and departmental level competencies.

Requirements

• Must have valid NJ RN License. Approved licenses must be presented and maintained in accordance with the State of New Jersey Licensing Board.
• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures, and standards.
• Perfects skills and stays abreast of current nursing practice through ongoing education, journals, etc.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Must be able to coordinate efforts of a team of care providers.

Benefits

• 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 and paid sick leave as provided under state and local 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.

Pay

$56.17 hourly