Surg General Surgery (Deskovick A) - Morristown Medical Center

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurse/Educator Oversite of all educational needs of the department. Principal Accountabilities (including but not limited to) Patient Assessment; Perform systematic, comprehensive, and accurate assessments. Assess potential discharge needs during the initial assessment process. Monitor effects of medications and treatments and report adverse effects in a timely manner. Assess patient for pain level. Provide appropriate intervention, reassessment, and documentation. Systematically monitor the maintenance of protocols, standards, and plans of care. Plans and provides individualized patient education. Demonstrate competent clinical skills. Perform nursing-related skills and activities competently. Analyze situations critically. Maintain complete and accurate documentation. Identify and document realistic long and short-term goals. Complete interdisciplinary plan of care record. Participate in interdisciplinary rounds. Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and revise the plan of care as needed. Recognize and evaluate patient and family responses to therapies and nursing interventions. Communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team. Complete hand-off communication and give complete reports to other caregivers. Demonstrate critical thinking and time management skills necessary for effective patient care. Assume responsibility and accountability for the safe nursing care of assigned patients. Delegate responsibilities appropriately to others. Conducts regular patient rounds to ensure safety and enhance patient experience. Actively participates in daily interdisciplinary huddles to support coordinated care. Utilizes approved clinical communication tools (e.g., Vocera, Rover) in accordance with organizational standards. Adhere to OSHA, Joint Commission, Standards of Nursing Practice supported by NJ BON, professional association, ANA Code of Ethics & Scope of Standards and Practice NJ Board of Health, and hospital standards. Use two patient identifiers and check allergies before medication administration. Follow hand washing protocols and maintain isolation precautions. Properly use and store equipment, checking expiration dates. Demonstrate leadership and function as a resource/mentor. Actively participates in Shared Governance.

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED
BSN required
Minimum of 3 years of clinical practice
Maintain NJ RN license

Nice To Haves

Experience with primarily general and oncological surgery patients, inclusive of abdominal, colorectal, renal/kidney surgeries

Responsibilities

Patient Assessment
Perform systematic, comprehensive, and accurate assessments.
Assess potential discharge needs during the initial assessment process.
Monitor effects of medications and treatments and report adverse effects in a timely manner.
Assess patient for pain level.
Provide appropriate intervention, reassessment, and documentation.
Systematically monitor the maintenance of protocols, standards, and plans of care.
Plans and provides individualized patient education.
Demonstrate competent clinical skills.
Perform nursing-related skills and activities competently.
Analyze situations critically.
Maintain complete and accurate documentation.
Identify and document realistic long and short-term goals.
Complete interdisciplinary plan of care record.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds.
Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and revise the plan of care as needed.
Recognize and evaluate patient and family responses to therapies and nursing interventions.
Communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
Complete hand-off communication and give complete reports to other caregivers.
Demonstrate critical thinking and time management skills necessary for effective patient care.
Assume responsibility and accountability for the safe nursing care of assigned patients.
Delegate responsibilities appropriately to others.
Conducts regular patient rounds to ensure safety and enhance patient experience.
Actively participates in daily interdisciplinary huddles to support coordinated care.
Utilizes approved clinical communication tools (e.g., Vocera, Rover) in accordance with organizational standards.
Adhere to OSHA, Joint Commission, Standards of Nursing Practice supported by NJ BON, professional association, ANA Code of Ethics & Scope of Standards and Practice NJ Board of Health, and hospital standards.
Use two patient identifiers and check allergies before medication administration.
Follow hand washing protocols and maintain isolation precautions.
Properly use and store equipment, checking expiration dates.
Demonstrate leadership and function as a resource/mentor.
Actively participates in Shared Governance.