Registered Nurse (RN) - Various Departments and Shifts

Overview:
CentraState Medical Center is currently seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RN)for several department including Medical/Surgical, ED, LDRP, Float Pool, ICU, Step Down, Neonatal, Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, and others on various shifts. We have full-time, part-time and per diem opportunities. Please apply to this position if you would like to be considered for various openings throughout the hospital.E-mail Recruitment Team

Responsibilities:
Obtains a complete nursing history and baseline assessment that is systematic, consistentand continuous.Documents results of patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, care plan nursinginterventions and evaluation and patient progress in medical record according tohospital/nursing policy and the Nursing Standards of Care/Practice for the specific patienttype.Appropriately analyzes patient information/assessment to determine nursing diagnosis andneeds for appropriate nursing care, medical intervention or services of other clinicalprofessionals.Identifies patient problems and formulates nursing diagnosis according to physical,psychological, spiritual/cultural and educational needs in conjunction with a multi disciplinaryapproach.Recognizes adverse reaction to medications and takes immediate and appropriate action.Recognizes changes in patient condition and/or emergencies situations and takesimmediate and appropriate actions.Evaluates the patient's needs for discharge and accesses appropriate resources for thepatient and/or family.Consistently provides written and verbal education to patients and/or families.Participates in unit conferences to discuss quality issues and quality improvementstrategies.Delegates components of care to non-professional caregivers as appropriate.Makes decisions that demonstrate knowledge of nursing practice; utilizes sound nursingjudgment in clinical and patient care management situations.Demonstrates critical thinking skills in the care of patients and in the coordination of care toassure the best patient outcomes.Functions as a Resource Nurse, making decisions in the absence of theClinical Leaderand/or the Nurse Manager.Supports cost containment through efficient use of equipment, supplies and other pertinentresources.Consistently promotes teamwork within the unit and between departments.

Qualifications:
Education:Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred.Work Experience:Related experience preferred.Licenses and Certifications:RN license/NJ required.BLS certification required.IV certification required.The specialty credentialing listed is required to be achieved within the first year and maintained thereafter including ACLS, PALS and CPR. Specialty professional nursing certification preferred.Required Knowledge and Skills:Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

Physical Demands:
Working Conditions:Works in a normal hospital environment with frequent exposure to sick or injured patients.Exposure:Daily potential for exposure to blood and/or body fluids.Physical Demands:Sitting - RarelyStanding/Walking Continuously Kneeling/Stooping - Occasionally Bending/Climbing - OccasionallyReaching above shoulder, at waist or below waist - OccasionallyLifting/Pushing or Pulling up to 40 pounds - OccasionallyLifting/Pushing or Pulling over 40 pounds - RarelyTyping/Filing - FrequentlyReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.