Post Surgical/Medical Float RN

Virtua Health•Mount Holly, VT

1d•$54 - $72•Onsite

About The Position

The Post Surgical/Medical Float RN assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care through outcome identification and evidence-based practice. As an integral member of the healthcare team, the RN coordinates patient care and communicates and collaborates extensively with team members, patients, and patients’ families or significant others. The position maintains high standards of professional ethics. This is a full-time, on-site position at Virtua Health’s Mount Holly location, working a 12-hour day shift for 36 total weekly hours.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures, and standards.
Maintain current nursing practice knowledge through ongoing education, journals, and other sources.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to coordinate the efforts of a team of care providers.
Valid New Jersey RN license, presented and maintained in accordance with the State of New Jersey Licensing Board requirements.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care.
Administer, monitor, and document therapeutic interventions and regimens.
Effectively manage rapidly changing situations.
Participate in clinical decision-making.
Educate patients and their 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.
Demonstrate standard precautions and patient safety principles in practice.
Participate in orientation, education, and development of the healthcare team.
Identify and participate in performance improvement activities.
Maintain professional and departmental competencies.