Registered Nurse (RN) Mom Baby 3 (FT 7p-7a)

Job Summary

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 other(s). Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• Perform an assessment of the patient, leading to development, implementation and evaluation of a plan of care.
• Administer, monitor and document therapeutic interventions and regimes.
• Effectively manage rapidly changing situations.
• Participate in clinical decision‑making.
• Educate patient and family/responsible party regarding disease process, individual care needs, wellness, safety issues, etc.
• Delegate and monitor care rendered by other members of the nursing department and healthcare team.
• Demonstrate standard precautions and patient safety principles in practice.
• Participate in orientation, education and development of the healthcare team.
• Identify and participate in performance improvement activities.
• Maintain professional and departmental level competencies.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey RN license (must be presented and maintained in accordance with the State of New Jersey Licensing Board).
• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards.
• Commitment to ongoing education and staying abreast of current nursing practice through journals, etc.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate efforts of a team of care providers.

Pay

Salary: $44.57 – $60.44 hourly.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement savings options (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, supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee assistance program with free counseling sessions.