Registered Nurse (RN) MFM - Per Diem Level 1

Virtua Health•Village of Lynbrook, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Virtua Health, the Registered Nurse (RN) MFM is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care through outcome identification and evidence-based practice. As an integral member of the health care team, this role coordinates patient care and communicates and collaborates extensively with the other members of the healthcare team, patients and/or patient's family or significant other(s). The RN maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics. Virtua Health is a Magnet-recognized health system, ranked by U.S. News and World Report, with over 14,000 colleagues and 2,850 skilled doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. They provide exceptional care across five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations in South Jersey, focusing on wellness, prevention, and specialized care. Virtua Health is committed to community well-being through programs like Eat Well, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, and paramedic services. They are also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Requirements

Previous MFM/ L&D experience required
Must have valid NJ RN License. Approved licenses must be presented and maintained in accordance with the State of New Jersey Licensing Board.
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.

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 the performance improvement activities.
Maintains professional and departmental level competencies.