IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITYNew to Virtua hires are eligible for sign on bonus of $15,000 *Minimum of 1 year of experience in specialty is required*2 year commitment
Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of nursing care to complex surgical patients in the following specialties: Cardiac, Neurosurgical, Neuro-interventional, and Transplant. The professional nurse assumes the responsibility and accountability for the appropriate delegation of patient care to other members of the health care team.
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.
- 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.
- Participates in orientation, education and development of healthcare team.
- Identifies and participates in the performance improvement activities.
- Maintains professional and departmental level competencies.
Required Experience: 0-1 years experience required, 2-4 preferred
Required Education: Associate s degree required, Bachelor s degree preferred
Training/Certification/ Licensure: NJ RN License