Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Full time Registered Nurse needed for our Vineland, NJ location. NO weekends, overnights or holidays!

Qualifications. Mon-Fri, Noon-10PM.

• A solid understanding of pre, intra and post-procedure needs of patients
• Must have a “can-do” attitude, be a team player, show initiative and willingness to adapt to change
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with high patient turnover
• Must maintain a neat, professional appearance
• Strong ability to handle stressful situations
• The RN provides direct patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols
• ER, OR, ICU experience preferred

Educational Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of New Jersey
• Two (2) years of nursing experience
• BLS and ACLS certification

Basic Function and Responsibility

• Regular shift will be Mon-Fri, 12 Noon-10 PM, HOWEVER, you may occasionally support rotational shift nurses with PTO/Sick.
• Opportunity will come to transition to a rotational schedule- Monday through Friday,  NO WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS.
• Create an environment that leads to a positive patient care experience by evaluating, planning, and implementing effective plans of care and communicating with both patients and their families
• Serve as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care in an acute or clinic setting
• Make sound decisions in response to changes in condition/response to treatment while maintaining a calm demeanor
• Utilize the Electronic Health Record to document patient care
• Effectively coordinate with physicians and team members regarding changes in patient status, symptomatology, results of diagnostic tests, and critical test values
• Provide individualized, age-appropriate, safe, and quality patient care during pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure phases
• Serve as a resource and collaborate with other team members by utilizing the nursing process to promote optimum patient care outcomes
• Accountable for daily clinical operations
• Care for preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patients, well-versed in assessment, pain management, sedation, and related complications
• Administer sedation and analgesia, monitor patient as appropriate
• Handle regulatory compliance, policies and procedures, unit efficiencies, and quality improvement
• Maintain nursing operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures
• Provide information to patients and the healthcare team by answering questions and requests
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by designing and implementing procedures, rules, and regulations
• Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by monitoring confidential information processing
• Maintain documentation of patient care services by auditing patient and clinic records
• Maintain nursing supplies inventory by studying usage reports, identifying trends, and anticipating needed supplies
• Maintain a cooperative relationship among the healthcare team by communicating information, responding to requests, and building rapport

General Guidelines for All Clinical and Administrative Personnel

• Must familiarize self and adhere to AAAASF Guidelines and internal policies for delivery of care
• Supervise and participate in team functioning
• Lead by example
• Ensure that the patient and family are involved in all care and foster patient/family autonomy; assess if patient expectations are being met
• Ensure proper procedures are followed for reporting patient and staff injuries (e.g., fall, eye splash, needle stick)

Infection Control

• Must refer to and implement all aspects of the Infection Control Policy as applicable

Team Work

• Possess the ability to communicate and use effective interpersonal skills with colleagues and other team members
• Foster a positive work environment/attitude and encourage teamwork
• Must adhere to and practice consistent with patient and staff rights and responsibilities
• Must provide a customer satisfaction-oriented environment for patients, families, and other customers
• Must possess strong time management skills
• Must practice within the basic scope of practice for their position
• Must ensure a safe environment for patients/families/staff, identifying health & safety risks and taking appropriate and immediate steps to alleviate the risk
• Assist in the orientation of new personnel as assigned by appropriate staff member

Recognizing Abuse and Neglect

• Understand the role in identifying high-risk families or situations; can verbalize signs/symptoms of physical, sexual, mental, medical, or emotional abuse for children, spouses, and/or vulnerable adults. Takes appropriate and mandatory actions if abuse is suspected
• Notifies physician if the family is high-risk or if signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect are present, reported, or observed

Patient Education

• Assess the patient learning needs
• Document education teaching per policy, be familiar with various education materials including instructions regarding self-care, and distribute to clients, client’s family members, and/or caregivers
• Recognize and assist patients and families with additional educational needs

Demonstration of Knowledge and Understanding:

• Patient Advocacy: Maintaining patient confidentiality and security
• Attends annual BCLS courses, OSHA training, HIPAA training, and all other required in-services
• Attends and participates in all meetings as applicable or required
• Integration and coordination of care across settings and among disciplines

Safety and Emergency Preparedness

• Describes the safety plan and knows the location of the evacuation meeting place, describes staff as well as personal role; understands the HAZCOM program and use/location of SDS books. Able to recognize and respond to potential emergent situations

Completed License Needed

• Upon starting work

Nurse-Patient Ratio

• 1:3

Uniform

• Scrubs are provided
• Gray or Navy Blue

 

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42.00 - $48.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Critical Illness
• Long term disability

Physical Setting:

• Outpatient

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience:

• ER: 1 year (Required)
• ICU: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• RN (Required)