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CareWell Health Medical Center

Registered Nurse 2 West Med/Surg.

CareWell Health Medical Center, East Orange, New Jersey, us, 07017

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Job Summary Treat actual or potential health problems using the nursing diagnosis and case management. Teach, counsel and provide supportive care to the patient and their significant others.

Essential Functions

Provides safe and appropriate nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process

Performs a thorough and timely assessment of patient’s condition including physical, psychological, social and rehabilitative aspects

Identifies problems/nursing needs including discharge needs

Intervenes appropriately to address identified problems and needs. Plans care according to standards of care. Manages time efficiently/sets priorities appropriately

Evaluates effectiveness of care and revises plan if necessary

Provides education consistent with the patient/family learning abilities and preferences; evaluates outcomes

Effectively Communicates with physician’s, co-workers, patients, families

Reports pertinent observations regarding patients to physicians and other health care team members

Shift report is given on time, accurately and concisely

Documentation on the patient’s medical record is accurate, complete and concise

Patient Safety

Maintains National Patient Safety Goals

Verifies, coordinates and carries out physicians orders accurately

Coordinates interdepartmental transfers smoothly and efficiently

Coordinates interdepartmental activities (i.e., lab, radiology, etc.) to ensure timely efficient care

Communicates and coordinates with Case Manager to ensure timely discharge, patient satisfaction and quality care along the continuum of care

Practices Universal Standard Precautions

Demonstrates knowledge of practices department safety procedures, including safe handling of equipment and hazardous substances

Initiates incident reports appropriately

Administers medications in an accurate and timely manner

Follows the 5 “rights” when administering medications

Uses 2 patient identifiers before administering medications

Uses 2 patient identifiers before administering medications to new patients and facial recognition when administering medications to re

Other duties as requested.

Performs other duties in a timely

Performs other duties in a through manner.

Other Duties Please 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/Certifications Graduate 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 Experience One-two years of experience preferred.

Working Conditions Exposed 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.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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