Registered Nurse (RN) - MedSurg/Telemetry

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - MedSurg/Telemetry
Location: Neptune- 07754/ Morristown- 07960, NJ
Initial Duration – 3 + Months ( High Possibilities of extension)

Shift– 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM Or 7 AM – 7 PM & every other weekend

Local Candidates Accepted & Stipend Provided To Travel Candidates.
 
Note:

• Stipend is also provided to the candidate living more than 50 miles from the facility
• Other locations available in NJ.
• Local/Travel Contracts available in multiple departments in all states.

Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse is responsible for evaluating patients and assisting physicians with patient care.

• Plans, implements, and documents nursing care based on patient’s needs.
• Identifies patient needs and determines priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Develops, implements and coordinates individualized plan of care for patients assigned through initial and on-going assessments.
• Initiates assessment based on the patient’s problems or needs, the physician’s medical diagnosis, and the functional health framework.
• Performs therapeutic nursing interventions.
• Manages care of patients.
• Documents care based on standards of care and practice, patient acuity, and/or clinical priorities.
• Advocates for evidence-based practice care standards and supports adoption of evidence-based practices and innovations in care delivery.

 
Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years prior RN experience working in a MS/Tele unit in a major acute care hospital setting required.
• Must have a strong MS/Tele background.

 
Required Education:

• ASN.

 
Required Certifications & Licensure:

• NIHSS
• BLS-AHA
• CEU Contact Stroke 4 Hours
• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse license or multi-state compact license.