Registered Nurse; RN Med Surg AB

Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg 5AB (FT 7p)

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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 patient’s 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 the performance improvement activities.
• Maintains 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.
• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards.
• Perfects skills and stays abreast of current nursing practice through ongoing education, journals, etc. Must have strong communication skills.
• Must be able to coordinate efforts of a team of care providers.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Health Care Provider

Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care