Registered Nurse 3 Main

Registered Nurse - 3 MainJob SummaryResponsible for implementing and supervising nursing services in the medical and surgical care and gives direction to unit assistants on shift. Implements nursing care in a fast-paced environment primarily with observation status patients and overnight post-op patient stays. Treat actual or potential health problems using the nursing diagnosis and maintain the plan of care. 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, families Reports 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 medicationsOther 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/CertificationsGraduate 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.