Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob SummaryTreat actual or potential health problems using the nursing diagnosis and case management. Teach, counsel and provide supportive care to the patient and their significant others.Essential FunctionsProvides safe and appropriate nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing processPerforms a thorough and timely assessment of patient’s condition including physical, psychological, social and rehabilitative aspectsIdentifies problems/nursing needs including discharge needsIntervenes appropriately to address identified problems and needs. Plans care according to standards of care. Manages time efficiently/sets priorities appropriatelyEvaluates effectiveness of care and revises plan if necessaryProvides education consistent with the patient/family learning abilities and preferences; evaluates outcomesEffectively Communicates with physician’s, co-workers, patients, familiesReports pertinent observations regarding patients to physicians and other health care team membersShift report is given on time, accurately and conciselyDocumentation on the patient’s medical record is accurate, complete and concisePatient SafetyMaintains National Patient Safety GoalsVerifies, coordinates and carries out physicians orders accuratelyCoordinates interdepartmental transfers smoothly and efficientlyCoordinates interdepartmental activities (i.e., lab, radiology, etc.) to ensure timely efficient careCommunicates and coordinates with Case Manager to ensure timely discharge, patient satisfaction and quality care along the continuum of carePractices Universal Standard PrecautionsDemonstrates knowledge of practices department safety procedures, including safe handling of equipment and hazardous substancesInitiates incident reports appropriatelyAdministers medications in an accurate and timely mannerFollows the 5 “rights” when administering medicationsUses 2 patient identifiers before administering medicationsUses 2 patient identifiers before administering medications to new patients and facial recognition when administering medications to reOther duties as requested.Performs other duties in a timelyPerforms other duties in a through manner.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Minimum Education/Certifications Graduate of an accredited program in nursing.Current Registered Nurse license to practice in the state of NJ.Certifications required: BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support preferred.Minimum Work ExperienceOne-two years of experience preferred.Working ConditionsExposed to unpleasant odors, body waste, communicable diseases. Encounters stress, crisis, emergencies, trauma and death. On feet most of the day, lifts patients and moves heavy equipment. Interacts with family, visitor health team members and other hospital and referral agency personnel.CareWell Health provides a salary/hourly rate range for all open positions to comply with New Jersey Law. The rates listed for each position is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). The salary range does not include bonuses/incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation which can be discussed in detail with your talent acquisition specialist.The salary/hourly rate range for this position is:$43.96 - $49.47Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by CareWell Health. Candidates should discuss salary/hourly compensation and details of our comprehensive benefits with our talent acquisition specialist if selected for an interview.We offer an excellent benefit package including but not limited to the following benefit offerings:Health, Dental and Vision InsuranceBasic Life and Disability InsuranceWhole Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountsEmployee Assistance Program401(k)Paid Holidays and a generous Paid Time Off Plan