Registered Nurse Med Surg (Full Time, Nights) Washington Township, NJ
About The Position
The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process, respecting each patient's uniqueness and addressing physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, consistent with patients' priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. The role integrates evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, patient and family preferences, and technology to deliver safe, coordinated care. The nurse assesses and treats patients, administers medications, documents health information, educates patients and care partners, and participates in discharge planning. The nurse collaborates with interprofessional teams, contributes to quality and safety improvement, and supports an inclusive environment. The position includes acting as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members and participating in hospital- and practice-setting committees.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma required.
- Active registered nurse license in the state of practice.
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
- Knowledge of patient- and family-centered care, cultural awareness, and effective communication.
- Ability to assess patients, implement treatment plans, and apply nursing assessment and diagnosis skills.
- Ability to educate patients and designated care partners about conditions, treatments, medications, and recovery.
- Knowledge of medication administration and prescription practices.
- Knowledge of discharge planning and post-discharge care coordination.
- Knowledge of health-information documentation, including medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results.
- Ability to appropriately and respectfully delegate to other team members.
- Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds and perform role-related physical activities such as standing, walking, kneeling, bending, squatting, and CPR.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN), or completion of a BSN or appropriate advanced degree within three years of hire, strongly preferred.
- One year of previous RN experience in an acute-care setting strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized, patient- and family-centered nursing care and develop plans of care with patients and designated care partners.
- Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences, cultural beliefs, and values into care delivery.
- Identify patient and care-partner learning needs and provide understandable, affirming education.
- Follow established nursing practices and protocols to minimize risk of harm.
- Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate errors, and support ethical decision-making.
- Monitor care outcomes and use improvement methods to improve the quality and safety of patient care.
- Collaborate effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams, fostering communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
- Promote safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects patients' preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
- Create an environment of belonging and inclusion and use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
- Pursue continued professional growth and act as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members.
- Participate in hospital- and practice-setting committees, including safety and quality-improvement committees, and integrate appropriate feedback into practice.
- Assess patients and implement treatment plans, administer medications, document health information, and support discharge planning and follow-up care.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription insurance
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
