Registered Nurse (RN) PCU (FT 7a-7p)

Virtua Health•Franklin Township, NJ

3d•$45 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care through outcome identification and evidence-based practice. As an integral member of the healthcare team, the nurse coordinates care and communicates and collaborates extensively with healthcare team members, patients, and patients’ families or significant others. The role maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics. This is a full-time, on-site position at Virtua Health’s Voorhees location, working a 12-hour day shift from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The schedule totals 36 hours per week.

Requirements

Knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures, and standards.
Keep nursing skills current through ongoing education, journals, and other means.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to coordinate the efforts of a team of care providers.
Valid New Jersey RN license; approved licenses must be presented and maintained in accordance with the State of New Jersey Licensing Board and applicable departmental requirements.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care.
Administer, monitor, and document therapeutic interventions and regimes.
Effectively manage rapidly changing situations.
Participate in clinical decision-making.
Educate patients and their families or responsible parties about disease processes, individual care needs, wellness, and safety issues.
Delegate and monitor care provided by other members of the nursing department and healthcare team.
Demonstrate standard precautions and patient safety principles in practice.
Participate in orientation, education, and development of the healthcare team.
Identify and participate in performance improvement activities.
Maintain professional and departmental competencies.