Registered Nurse (RN) PCU (PT 7a-7p)

About the role

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

• 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.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards.
• Stays abreast of current nursing practice through ongoing education, journals, etc.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate efforts of a team of care providers.
• Must have a valid NJ RN License; approved licenses must be presented and maintained in accordance with the State of New Jersey Licensing Board.
• Compliance with the Educational/Regulatory Requirement (Department Specific) policy in the Nursing Administrative Manual.

Pay

$44.57 – $60.44 hourly

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) retirement plan (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