Registered Nurse (RN) M/S 6AB (PT 7a-7p)
Job Summary
Position 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.
Position Qualifications
- Required Experience: 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.
- Training / Certification / Licensure: Must have valid NJ RN License. Approved licenses must be presented and maintained in accordance with the State of New Jersey Licensing Board.
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, 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
- An employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions