Registered Nurse (RN)- Adult ED (PT 7p-7a)

Virtua Memorial Hospital•Voorhees, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides adult emergency department patient care by assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care through outcome identification and evidence-based practice. As an integral member of the healthcare team, the RN coordinates care and communicates and collaborates with team members, patients, and patients’ families or significant others while maintaining high professional and ethical standards. This is a part-time, on-site position at Virtua’s Voorhees location, scheduled for night shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., totaling 24 hours per week.

Requirements

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.
Keep nursing skills current through ongoing education, journals, and other learning.

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.
Delegate and monitor care provided by other members of the nursing department and healthcare team.
Apply 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.