About this opportunity
VIRTUA lists this Registered Nurse (Rn) - High Risk Obstetrics - (Ft 7p) opportunity in township of maple shade, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
OB/ MCH 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
Worksite address
township of maple shade, NJ, 08052, US
Who can apply
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