Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular, Part-time Days, Voorhees

Virtua Memorial Hospital•Voorhees, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Virtua Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Cardiovascular unit in Voorhees. This role is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care using evidence-based practice. The nurse will act as an integral member of the healthcare team, coordinating patient care and collaborating with other healthcare professionals, patients, and their families. The position requires maintaining high standards of professional ethics and will also support the Voorhees PET center as needed.

Requirements

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.
Must have valid NJ RN License.
Approved licenses must be presented and maintained in accordance with the State of New Jersey Licensing Board.

Responsibilities

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 performance improvement activities.
Maintains professional and departmental level competencies.