Registered Nurse; RN Weekend Program; PT - JRI Med Surg

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

• 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.

Must have valid NJ RN license and keep it presented and maintained in accordance with the State of New Jersey licensing board. Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards. Keeps skills current through ongoing education, journals, etc. Must have strong communication skills and be able to coordinate efforts of a team of care providers.

Entry level

Part‑time

Health Care Provider