Registered Nurse- FT Nights

ScionHealth•Rahway, NJ

About The Position

Provides and coordinates direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Develops and updates nursing care plans in coordination with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff, communicates changes in patients’ clinical conditions to physicians and coworkers, and participates in discharge planning. The role is at Kindred Hospital New Jersey - Rahway, a 34-bed long-term acute care hospital providing extended recovery care and 24-hour clinical care seven days a week. The Registered Nurse maintains nursing standards and hospital policies; directs, supervises, provides, and evaluates patient care; delegates and assigns tasks based on patient needs and staff qualifications; documents assessments and care; administers medications; provides patient and family education; assists with examinations and procedures; and responds to emergencies. The nurse supports patient safety, dignity, and age-specific care, coordinates with other healthcare providers and departments, and completes handoffs and documentation at the end of each shift.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program.
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
BCLS certification required.
Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on patient age and clinical condition.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
Ability to maintain good working relationships within the department and with other departments.
Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
Must have good and regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver direct and indirect patient care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
Develop, coordinate, update, and evaluate nursing care plans with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff.
Communicate changes in patients’ clinical conditions to physicians, nursing supervisors or managers, and coworkers.
Participate in discharge planning and communicate in-hospital and post-discharge needs to Social Service or the Discharge Planner.
Maintain nursing standards and implement hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
Direct, supervise, provide, and evaluate nursing care; assign and delegate tasks based on patient needs, task complexity, potential harm, and staff scope of practice and qualifications.
Complete admission assessments and reassessments, referrals, care plans, and other required medical-record documentation.
Assess and reassess pain, use appropriate pain-management techniques, and educate patients and families about pain management.
Provide age-specific care and revise and evaluate the plan of care based on the patient’s response to treatment.
Receive physician orders, verify accurate transcription, and document completion.
Administer medications using the five rights of medication administration.
Develop and evaluate teaching plans based on identified learning needs, including family education as appropriate.
Assist physicians with examinations, treatments, and special procedures, and perform services within scope of practice and licensure.
Treat patients and families with respect and dignity and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious or spiritual needs.
Serve as a liaison among administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers, and communicate professionally with them.
Promote patient safety and reduce the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
Initiate or assist with emergency measures when patients experience sudden adverse developments.
Answer telephones, paging systems, and patient call lights; anticipate patient needs and make rounds.
Consult other departments as appropriate to provide interdisciplinary care.
Provide end-of-shift report, count narcotics, complete documentation, and ensure physician orders are signed off.
Participate in orientation and training of new personnel.
Operate equipment safely and correctly.
Perform other related duties as assigned.