RN

1-2 years L&D experience requiredWeekday hours 11a-11:30p Weekend requirement hours 7a-7pSummary: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