Staff Nurse, F-Yellow, Med Surg - Per Diem

University Hospital, Newark NJ • Newark, NJ

18d

About The Position

The Staff Nurse is accountable for the care activities, safety, and goal achievement of assigned patients. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, planning, and intervening in actual or potential health problems, then evaluating patients’ responses to care. Responsibilities include patient education and discharge planning, with an emphasis on mobilizing patients and preventing skin breakdown and falls through appropriate measures.

As a member of a designated care team, the Registered Professional Nurse collaborates with, coordinates, and guides team members in planning care in a safe environment and achieving patient care goals in accordance with each patient’s and family’s developmental stage and cultural expectations.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of New Jersey.
• BLS certification.
• Two years of adult medical/surgical experience.
• Proficiency in English.
• Phlebotomy certification or IV certification.
• Ability to use problem-solving techniques and critical thinking.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize care and activities for multiple patients.

Nice To Haves

• Entry-level candidates with a BSN may be considered upon completion of academic preparation, clinical experience, or a residency certification program.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, and intervene in patients’ actual or potential health problems.
• Evaluate patients’ responses to care.
• Provide patient education and participate in discharge planning.
• Mobilize patients and implement measures to prevent skin breakdown and falls.
• Collaborate with, coordinate, and guide designated care team members in planning and providing safe patient care.
• Work toward patient care goals according to patient and family developmental stages and cultural expectations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed