Registered Nurse (RN) Per Diem Level 2 - Med Surg 4NS - (7p)

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 the performance improvement activities.

Position Qualifications

• Required / Experience Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and valid NJ RN License.
• 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.
• Strong communication skills.
• Able to coordinate efforts of a team of care providers.

Pay

$60.05 - $60.05 Hourly

Benefits

• Miscellaneous: 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;
• Coleman and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance;
• Tuition assistance;
• An employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.