Staff Nurse, Perioperative Services - Same Day Surgery/E Yellow

About the role

The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse position is to be accountable for the care activities, safety and goal achievements of assigned patients through assessing, diagnosing, planning and intervening in actual or potential health problems and evaluating patient's response to the care. These responsibilities also include patient education and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Mobilizes patients and prevents skin breakdown, falls and implements the appropriate measures to achieve this.
• Collaborates, coordinates and guides team members in planning patient care in a safe environment and achieving patient care goals according to the patient/family developmental stage and cultural expectations.
• Evidences the competent practice of the Professional Registered Nurse by patient/family goal achievement, patient/family satisfaction, care and services demonstrated and thoroughly documented in accordance with American Nurses Association Standards of Clinical Practice, Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Organization Standards Sentinel Event Alert Recommendation, Patient/Family Centered Principles, Department of Health Standards and UH Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey or eligible for New Jersey license.
• Adult Medical/Surgical experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Ability to employ problem solving techniques and critical thinking.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift and move patients with/without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to organize care/activities of multiple patients.
• Successful completion of a Med/Surg Course or CCRN Certification preferred.
• Phlebotomy Certification or IV Certification must be obtained prior to completion of unit based orientation.
• Proficiency in the English language is required.
• Maintains valid certification by the American Heart Association in basic life support (BLS).

Pay

University Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package.

Schedule

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Benefits

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