Registered Nurse (RN) (Medical/Surgical 3N) - NIGHTS

CentraState Healthcare System • Freehold, NJ

4d • $44 - $75 • Onsite

About The Position

CentraState Medical Center is currently hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Medical/Surgical (ACE) 3-North unit. In this role, the RN delivers culturally sensitive, evidence-based nursing care in accordance with ANA standards, the NJ Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and CentraState policies and procedures. Care is provided using the Nursing Process within a multidisciplinary, patient-focused model. Clinical effectiveness is evaluated through nurse-sensitive indicators and patient outcomes. Orientation includes successful completion of IV training and CPR certification.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Nursing required
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required within 3 years of hire.
• Graduate of CSMC Residency program, or Minimum of 1 year acute care RN experience required.
• NJ RN license required.
• BLS Certification required.
• ACLS certification to be achieved within first year.
• Successful Completion of Basic Dysrhythmia course to be achieved within first year.
• CSMC IV Certification to be achieved within first year.

Nice To Haves

• Related experience preferred.
• Specialty professional nursing certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the patient's individual needs to ensure patient satisfaction.
• Affirms the patient's right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care, including the decision to discontinue treatment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Successfully completes life-span education as appropriate.
• Obtains a complete nursing history and baseline assessment that is systematic, consistent and continuous. This assessment is communicated effectively utilizing Hand-off policy and documented.
• Documents results of patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, care plan nursing interventions and evaluation and patient progress in medical record according to hospital/nursing policy and the Nursing Standards of Care/Practice for the specific patient type.
• Appropriately analyzes patient information /assessment to determine nursing diagnosis and needs for appropriate nursing care, medical intervention or services of other clinical professionals.
• Identifies patient problems and formulates nursing diagnosis according to physical, psychological, spiritual/cultural and educational needs in conjunction with a multi disciplinary approach.
• Consistently includes patient and family in the development of an individualized plan of care.
• Administers medication as needed following CSHS policies and manufacturer's instructions.
• Takes immediate and appropriate actions in the event of a medication variance occurrence.
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and/or emergency situations and takes immediate and appropriate actions.
• Participates in unit conferences to discuss quality issues and quality improvement strategies. Offers ideas to improve processes for patient safety.
• Delegates components of care to non-professional caregivers as appropriate. Follows up on any delegated components of care and assignments given.
• Makes decisions that demonstrate knowledge of nursing practice; utilizes sound nursing judgment in clinical and patient care management situations.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in the care of patients and in the coordination of care to assure the best patient outcomes.
• Follows CSHS Pain Assessment policy.
• Successfully functions as a Resource Nurse, making decisions in the absence of the Clinical Leader and/or the Nurse Manager.
• Supports cost containment through efficient use of equipment, supplies and other pertinent resources.
• Recognizes adverse reaction to medications and takes immediate and appropriate action.
• Evaluates the patient's needs for discharge and accesses appropriate resources for the patient and/or family.
• Consistently provides written and verbal education to patients and/or families.
• Successfully functions as a preceptor/mentor to students and new staff members.
• Consistently promotes teamwork within the unit and between departments.
• Consistently adheres to hospital policy regarding the insertion, maintenance and removal of foley catheters, if applicable.
• Able to verbalize and demonstrate proper rationale and techniques surrounding all aspects of indwelling urinary catheter care as per policy #4668.
• Fulfills the requirements for competencies and completion of annual mandatories surrounding indwelling urinary catheters.
• Supports operations by demonstrating ability and willingness to float between units as an RN and provides 1:1 patient observation when deemed necessary

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree