Registered Nurse (RN) High Risk OB - Per Diem Level 2 (7p-7a)

Virtua Memorial Hospital•Voorhees, NJ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Virtua Health is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide high-risk obstetric care at its Voorhees location. The nurse assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care using outcome identification and evidence-based practice. As an integral member of the healthcare team, the nurse coordinates care and collaborates with team members, patients, and their families or significant others, while maintaining high professional and ethical standards. This is a per-diem, part-time, on-site position on the night shift, with a 7 p.m.–7 a.m. schedule. Previous High Risk OB experience is required. The stated hourly rate is $60.05.

Requirements

Previous High Risk OB experience.
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, which must be presented and maintained in accordance with the State of New Jersey Licensing Board.
Maintain current nursing practice knowledge through ongoing education, journals, and similar resources.

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 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.
Participate in orientation, education, and development of the healthcare team.
Identify and participate in performance improvement activities.
Maintain professional and departmental competencies.
Coordinate patient care and communicate and collaborate with healthcare team members, patients, and families or significant others.