Post Surgical​/Medical Registered Nurse- Per Diem

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 the other members of the healthcare team, patients and/or patient's family or significant other(s). Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.

• 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 nursing department and healthcare team.
• Demonstrate standard precautions and patient safety principles in practice.
• Participate in orientation, education and development of healthcare team.
• Identify and participate in the performance improvement activities.
• Maintain professional and departmental level competencies.

Must have valid NJ RN License. Approved licenses must be presented and maintained in accordance with the State of New Jersey Licensing Board. Refer to the Educational/Regulatory Requirement (Department Specific) policy in the Nursing Administrative Manual. 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. Must have strong communication skills.

Must be able to coordinate efforts of a team of care providers.