Registered Nurse (RN) M/S 5AB (PT 7p-7a)

Virtua Memorial Hospital•Voorhees, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Virtua Health is hiring a part-time Registered Nurse for the Medical/Surgical 5AB unit at its Voorhees location. The nurse assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care using outcome identification and evidence-based practice. As an integral member of the healthcare team, the nurse coordinates care and collaborates with other team members, patients, and patients’ families or significant others, while maintaining high standards of professional ethics. The role is on-site and has a night shift schedule of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., totaling 18 hours per week. The position requires knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures, and standards; ongoing learning to maintain current nursing practice; strong communication skills; and the ability to coordinate a team of care providers. A valid New Jersey RN license must be presented and maintained in accordance with state licensing requirements.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures, and standards.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to coordinate the efforts of a team of care providers.
Valid New Jersey RN license, which must be presented and maintained in accordance with State of New Jersey Licensing Board requirements.
Ongoing education and engagement with current nursing practice.

Responsibilities

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