Registered Nurse Med Surg (Full Time, Days) Washington Township, NJ
About The Position
The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process to address each patient’s physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. The nurse develops individualized plans of care with patients and their designated care partners, respecting their priorities, cultural beliefs, and values. The role integrates evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, patient preferences, and effective collaboration to deliver safe, compassionate, coordinated care. The nurse supports patient and care-partner education, minimizes risks by following nursing practices and protocols, uses information technology and outcome data to support ethical decision-making and improve care quality and safety, and contributes to effective interprofessional teamwork. The nurse also fosters inclusion, serves as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff, pursues professional development, and participates in hospital- and practice-based committees, including safety and quality-improvement activities.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; specialized diploma required.
- Active registered nurse license in the state of practice.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Knowledge of patient- and family-centered care and the ability to collaborate with patients, families, and designated care partners in care planning.
- Cultural awareness and ability to connect respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Effective communication skills, including conveying and interpreting information accurately, engaging patients and families as partners, and delegating appropriately.
- Ability to assess patients and injuries and implement treatment plans.
- Knowledge of patient and adult/child education techniques and ability to educate patients and care partners about conditions, treatment, medications, and recovery.
- Knowledge of medication administration and prescriptions for continuing treatment outside the hospital.
- Knowledge of post-discharge needs and ability to collaborate on discharge plans and follow-up care.
- Knowledge of assessment tools, nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, and methods for analyzing symptoms and determining resolutions.
- Knowledge of health-information documentation and ability to record histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, plans, procedures, tests, and results in written or electronic form.
- Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds and perform frequent to continuous standing and walking; role-related activities may include kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing 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 prior RN experience in an acute-care setting strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized, patient- and family-centered nursing care that respects patients’ preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
- Use evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and care-partner preferences to deliver optimal healthcare.
- Partner with patients and designated care partners to identify learning needs and provide understandable, useful education.
- Follow established nursing practices and protocols to minimize risk of harm to patients and others.
- Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision-making.
- Monitor care-process outcomes and use improvement methods to test changes that improve patient-care quality and safety.
- Work effectively with nursing and interprofessional teams, promoting open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
- Create an inclusive environment and use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
- Pursue continued professional growth and serve as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members.
- Participate in hospital- and practice-based committees, including safety and quality-improvement committees, and incorporate appropriate feedback into practice.
- Assess patients, implement treatment plans, administer medications, document health information, and contribute to discharge planning and follow-up care.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits, including 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
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
