Registered Nurse Med/Surg

CareWell Health•East Orange, NJ

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (Med/Surg) treats actual or potential health problems using nursing diagnosis and case management. The nurse teaches, counsels, and provides supportive care to patients and their significant others. The role provides safe and appropriate nursing care using the nursing process, including timely assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, patient education, communication, documentation, and medication administration. The nurse coordinates care with physicians, other health team members, case managers, and hospital departments to support patient safety, quality care, and timely discharge.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current Registered Nurse license to practice in New Jersey.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Ability to perform the responsibilities described, including patient assessment, care planning, communication, documentation, and medication administration.

Nice To Haves

ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification preferred.
One to two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide safe and appropriate nursing care to patients using the nursing process.
Assess patients’ physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative needs in a thorough and timely manner, including identifying discharge needs.
Identify patient problems and nursing needs, plan care according to standards, intervene appropriately, and evaluate outcomes; revise the care plan when needed.
Manage time efficiently and set priorities appropriately.
Educate patients and families in keeping with their learning abilities and preferences, and evaluate learning outcomes.
Communicate effectively with physicians, coworkers, patients, families, and other healthcare team members.
Report pertinent patient observations to physicians and other healthcare team members; provide timely, accurate, and concise shift reports.
Maintain accurate, complete, and concise documentation in the patient’s medical record.
Maintain National Patient Safety Goals and follow department safety procedures, including safe handling of equipment and hazardous substances.
Verify, coordinate, and carry out physician orders accurately.
Coordinate interdepartmental transfers and activities, including with laboratory and radiology, to support timely and efficient care.
Communicate and coordinate with the Case Manager to support timely discharge, patient satisfaction, and quality care across the continuum of care.
Practice Universal Standard Precautions and initiate incident reports appropriately.
Administer medications accurately and on time; follow the five rights and use two patient identifiers as specified in the posting.
Perform other duties as requested and complete them in a timely and thorough manner.