Main PACU Registered Nurse (RN) Part Time 9a-9:30

Virtua Memorial Hospital•Voorhees, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Virtua Health is hiring a part-time PACU Registered Nurse at its Voorhees location. The position is on-site and works two 12-hour day shifts per week, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., for 24 total weekly hours. Weeknight, weekend, and holiday on-call coverage is required. The nurse assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care using outcome identification and evidence-based practice. As an integral member of the healthcare team, the nurse coordinates care and collaborates with patients, families or significant others, and other healthcare professionals while maintaining high standards of professional ethics.

Requirements

Valid New Jersey RN license, which must be presented and maintained in accordance with the State of New Jersey Licensing Board.
Knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures, and standards.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to coordinate the efforts of a team of care providers.
ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications are required.

Nice To Haves

Previous PACU experience is preferred.
Critical Care or Emergency Room experience is accepted.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care.
Administer, monitor, and document therapeutic interventions and treatment regimens.
Effectively manage rapidly changing situations.
Participate in clinical decision-making.
Educate patients and families or responsible parties about disease processes, individual care needs, wellness, and safety.
Delegate and monitor care provided by other members of the nursing department and healthcare team.
Apply standard precautions and patient safety principles.
Participate in orientation, education, and development of the healthcare team.
Identify and participate in performance improvement activities.
Maintain professional and departmental competencies.