Pediatric Ambulatory Clinic RN Per Diem
About The Position
Saint Peter's is seeking a talented, compassionate Registered Nurse for its Pediatric Ambulatory Clinic. The role assesses patients, plans and delivers individualized care, provides patient and family education, and supports safe discharge and health maintenance. The RN may provide direct care or direct and supervise other health team members, while working within the scope of practice and applicable nursing standards, regulations, ethics, and institutional policies. The nurse performs and documents procedures and care, administers medications and parenteral therapies, maintains patient safety and clinic supplies and equipment, responds to emergencies, and participates in quality improvement, peer review, orientation, and professional development activities. Care may involve patients across the life cycle, from neonates through geriatrics.
Requirements
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
- BLS certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association.
- Per diem position.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience preferred.
- BSN preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess the health status of assigned patients according to Nursing Standards.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care based on patient assessments and the Multi-Disciplinary Plan of Care.
- Provide direct patient care or direct and supervise other health team members to support proper implementation of care.
- Teach patients and significant others about health and illness conditions and the plan of care.
- Ensure patients and significant others are prepared for discharge and health maintenance at home.
- Perform procedures according to established Standards of Care and demonstrate competency within the RN's scope of practice.
- Understand and implement the range of treatment needed by patients across the life cycle, from neonates through geriatrics.
- Document all aspects of patient care.
- Know and initiate emergency procedures.
- Maintain supplies and equipment.
- Administer medications and parenteral therapies in accordance with SPUH policies.
- Maintain patient safety, comfort, and cleanliness.
- Assume a leadership role consistent with scope of practice.
- Report necessary information and unusual occurrences according to SPUH policies and procedures.
- Maintain knowledge of and participate in Nursing Quality Improvement Activities.
- Serve productively in Hospital, Divisional, and Unit organization.
- Use problem-solving methods to resolve issues affecting nursing care.
- Participate in education and development activities and maintain professional credentialing.
- Participate in Unit orientation programs.
- Participate as a reviewer in the peer review process.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Savings accounts
- Voluntary benefits
- Wellness programs and discounts
- Paid life insurance
- Generous 401(k) match
- Adoption assistance
- Back-up daycare
- Free onsite parking
- Recognition rewards
- Fully paid tuition program or tuition assistance program
- Clinical certification pay and shift differentials may be available for some positions.
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