Registered Nurse - NICU - Per Diem/Pool in Absecon, NJ

Overview Registered Nurse - NICU - Per Diem/Pool at AtlantiCare POSITION SUMMARY The Registered Nurse is a member of the interdisciplinary team working in collaboration with the Physician. The Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing care process consistent with their license and/or certification including initiation of culturally competent continuum of care including inpatient, outpatient and community settings. The Registered Nurse is responsible to oversee any necessary coordination of the interdisciplinary plan of care and provides for its consistency with the medical treatment plan. The patient care process includes: • Assessment - an orderly process consisting of the identification, gathering and organization of subjective and objective data pertaining to the patient/family/significant other, including physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural. • Planning - an organized step in the process that consists of the identification of actual or potential problems and desired outcomes (goals) that result in a documented plan of care. The plan of care provides direction for the patient/family/significant other and interdisciplinary team. • Intervention - the specific interventions or orders that are implemented consistent with the plan of care and medical treatment plan. • Evaluation - a step in the process that involves determining the effectiveness of the interventions in achieving the plan of care and determining the conclusions concerning the achievement or lack of achievement of desired outcomes. The evaluation may initiate the need for reassessment and revisions to the problems, goals, plan of care, and interventions. This step provides for documentation of required actions. Based upon findings identified during assessment and reassessment: • Patients have problems identified and prioritized relative to biophysical, psychological, environmental, self-care, educational and social status. • Goals are identified consistent with the problem to provide direction for patient care and health promotion. • Education is consistent with the identified problem and associated goals and is seen as critical to creating an environment that promotes patient empowerment Responsibilities include providing and coordinating patient care, with attention to the NICU setting and appropriate clinical standards. Responsibilities • Assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care in accordance with nursing process and standards. • Coordinate interdisciplinary plan of care to ensure consistency with medical treatment plan. • Oversee and document required actions within the care plan; initiate reassessment and revisions as needed. Qualifications EDUCATION/LICENSE: • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred. • Nurses hired without BSN must be enrolled in a BSN program within 1 year and completion within 3 years. • Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey or current multi state license required. • BLS required. • Valid NJ Driver's License is required for all employees in the Adult and Child Partial Programs. EXPERIENCE: Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire. Specialty / Certifications: Emergency Room, Trauma Bay, ICU/CTICU, CVU, HVU, Harbor (PCU), various units listed with required ACLS, PALS/ENPC, ATCN, TNCC, CPI and related certifications as described in the original description. Continuous education requirements and unit-specific expectations apply. WORK ENVIRONMENT Potential for exposure to hazards and risk of the hospital environment, blood borne pathogens, infectious disease, hazardous substances, and potential injury. Depending on department, additional environment-specific requirements apply. • Considerable reaching, stooping, kneeling and crouching • Extensive standing and walking, including stairs • Lifting heavy weights with and without assistance • Pushing and pulling of heavy equipment Some departments require the ability to distinguish colors. Essential functions of this position are listed on the department specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP This position reports to the patient care unit or department leadership. The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Total Rewards at AtlantiCare At AtlantiCare, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to promote the well-being of team members, including: • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) • Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance • Retirement Plans with employer contributions • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage • Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance • Tuition Reimbursement • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) • Wellness Programs • Voluntary Benefits Benefits offerings may vary by position and are subject to eligibility requirements. Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future. Other • Seniority level: Entry level • Employment type: Full-time • Job function: Health Care Provider • Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AtlantiCare. Get notified about new Registered Nurse jobs in Pomona, NJ. Registered Nurse - ICU/CCU - Per Diem Days #J-18808-Ljbffr