Staff Nurse - Per Diem (General Medicine)

University Hospital•Newark, NJ

6h•$58

About The Position

About the Role The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse position is to provide patient care (neonate to maturity) based on the identified individualized needs of assigned patients and families within the clinical nursing role. The Staff Nurse will assess, screen, evaluate, educate, and provide care management/outcome management in accordance with professional nursing standards and patient needs. The role of the Staff Nurse also includes practice/office support.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
BLS (CPR) is required.
Candidates lacking current BLS (CPR) Certification must obtain certification prior to start date of employment.

Nice To Haves

Certification in area of Medical Surgical, OB/GYN, Diabetes, Adolescent/Pediatrics, or Operating Room Nursing preferred.
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Independently obtains health histories and provides assessments or screenings as indicated on selected patient population; triage to appropriate health care provider
Utilizing knowledge of growth and development, assesses the physical, psychological, socio-cultural, social-economic and spiritual status of assigned patients in accordance with UH and ACC standards.
Implements and evaluates patient individualized medical plan of care based on assessment of chronological age, developmental level and desired outcome.
Provides independent/interdependent/dependent procedural care in accordance with Nursing scope of practice and provides complex nursing skills and clinical judgment as indicated.
Provides direct patient care or directs other health team members to ensure proper implementation of medical/nursing plan of care.
Plans and coordinates patient care within external clinical environments i.e. home care.
Orients and is resource to nursing staff and ancillary staff / students, as assigned or as appropriate.
Teaches patient/significant others about health / illness state and plan of care.
Develops and/or assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures consistent with University Hospital standard and State/Federal regulation.
Assists in maintaining a state of regulatory readiness.