Registered Nurse (RN) Main SPA (PT 5:30a-2p)

Virtua Health•Franklin Township, NJ

4d•$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 health care team, the RN coordinates patient care and communicates and collaborates with other healthcare team members, patients, and patients’ families or significant others. The nurse maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics. This is a part-time position in the Main SPA at Virtua Voorhees. The shift is 5:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m., three days per week, for 24 total weekly hours. The position is on-site.

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; approved licenses must be presented and maintained in accordance with the State of New Jersey Licensing Board.
ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications are required.

Nice To Haves

Previous pre-op/PACU experience.
Critical Care or Emergency Room experience is accepted.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care.
Administer, monitor, and document therapeutic interventions and regimens.
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 nursing department and healthcare team members.
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.