Registered Nurse (Rn) L&D (Pt 7p)

Previous L&D experience preferredPrevious MCH/OB experience requiredSummary:Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care through outcome identification and evidence-based practice.As an integral member of the health care team, coordinates patient care and communicates and collaborates extensively with the other members of the healthcare team, patients and/or patient's family or significant other(s).Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.Position Responsibilities: -

Performs an assessment of the patient, leading to development, implementation and evaluation of a plan of care. -

Administers, monitors and documents therapeutic interventions and regimes. -

Effectively manages rapidly changing situations. -

Participates in clinical decision-making. -

Educates patient and family/responsible party regarding disease process, individual care needs, wellness, safety issues, etc. -

Delegates and monitors care rendered by other members of nursing department and healthcare team. -

Demonstrates standard precautions and patient safety principles in practice. -

Participates in orientation, education and development of healthcare team. -

Identifies and participates in the performance improvement activities. -

Maintains professional and departmental level competencies.Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:Must have valid NJ RN License. Approved licenses must be presented and maintained in accordance with the State of New Jersey licensing board. Refer to the Educational/Regulatory Requirement (Department Specific) policy in the Nursing Administrative Manual.Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards.Perfects skills and stays abreast of current nursing practice through on-going education, journals, etc. Must have strong communication skills.Must be able to coordinate efforts of a team of care providers. #RD_N