Registered Nurse (RN) Float Obstetric Block (PT 7p-7a)

Virtua Health•Franklin Township, NJ

12d•$52 - $68•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) Float Obstetric Block provides patient care in the obstetric block and related areas. The nurse assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care using outcome identification and evidence-based practice. As an integral member of the health care team, the nurse coordinates care and communicates and collaborates with team members, patients, and their families or significant others. The role maintains high standards of professional ethics. The position is part-time, on-site in Voorhees, New Jersey, and works a 12-hour night shift from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The required experience areas are Labor and Delivery (L&D), HROB, Mom Baby, and NICU.

Requirements

Experience in L&D, HROB, Mom Baby, and NICU is required.
Knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures, and standards.
Keep nursing skills current through ongoing education, journals, and other resources.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to coordinate the efforts of a team of care providers.
Valid New Jersey RN license, presented and maintained in accordance with the State of New Jersey Licensing Board.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care.
Administer, monitor, and document therapeutic interventions and regimes.
Effectively manage rapidly changing situations.
Participate in clinical decision-making.
Educate patients and families or responsible parties about disease processes, individual care needs, wellness, and safety issues.
Delegate and monitor care rendered 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.