ID: 71404196

Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM Trauma Step-Down/Med SurgThe assignments are typically 4-5 patients per nurse7

Description: Job Summary:The Registered Nurse is responsible for evaluating patients and assisting physicians with patient care.-Plans, implements, and documents nursing care based on patient s needs.-Identifies patient needs and determines priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.-Develops, implements and coordinates individualized plan of care for patients assigned through initial and on-going assessments.-Initiates assessment based on the patient s problems or needs, the physician s medical diagnosis, and the functional health framework.-Performs therapeutic nursing interventions.-Manages care of patients.-Documents care based on standards of care and practice, patient acuity, and/or clinical priorities.-Advocates for evidence-based practice care standards and supports adoption of evidence-based practices and innovations in care delivery.-Provides patient centric care in alignment with professional nursing practice model.-Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Schedule Notes:Trauma Step-Down/Med SurgThe assignments are typically 4-5 patients per nurse7:00 PM – 7:30 AM3 x 12Every Other Weekend RequiredEvery other holiday (3 out of 6)No On-Call RequirementFloating within facility to like unitsRequired Years of Experience: 1 – 2 Preferred Years of Experience: 2 – 3Required Hard Skills: Foley, NG tube, IV insertion, phlebotomy, trach care, nebulizers, chest PT, EKG, blood sugarsRequired Soft Skills: Telemetry, BLS, ACLS, NIH strokeAdditional Required Licenses & Certifications: ACLSPrefer TCAR, but not requiredSkills: Required Skills & Experience:-Minimum of 2 years prior RN experience working in a MS/Tele unit in a major acute care hospital setting required.-Must have a strong MS/Tele background.Preferred Skills & Experience:-N/AEducation: Required Education:-ASN.Preferred Education:-BSN.Required Certifications & Licensure:-NIHSS.-Telemetry.-BLS-AHA.-CEU Contact Stroke 4 Hours.-NJ State Professional Registered Nurse license or multi-state compact license.Preferred Certifications & Licensure:-N/AJob Category: Clinical

Guaranteed Hours: 36.00

Contract Weeks:89