Job Overview:
Organize and administer individualized age-specific professional care to patients within an assigned unit of the hospital in support of medical care. Supports philosophy, objectives along with the mission and vision of Saint Barnabas Medical Center and the Department of Nursing. Practices in accordance with the N.J. State Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses, Department of Health Regulations, TJC requirements and other regulatory agencies. Participates in patient teaching and discharge planning. Participates in unit Performance Improvement evaluation and activities.
Qualifications:
Required:
Preferred:
Certifications and Licenses Required:
Scheduling Requirements:
Essential Functions:
Complies with unit and scheduling guidelines. Delegates and prioritizes work assignments according to the individual associate's competence and patient care needs. Demonstrates understanding of/states blood administration policy and procedure. Evaluates effectiveness, interventions and revises plan of care accordingly. Implements the policies and procedures of the hospital and Nursing Department. Initiates IV sticks, maintains IV sites and monitors IV fluids. Provides IV care and documents using established policies and procedures. Initiates/develops multidisciplinary care plans and discharge plans in accordance with department standards and using appropriate tools and documents appropriately; uses Logicare. Integrates psychosocial, physical, nutritional and rehabilitation needs of the patient in-patient care and discharge planning. Performs and documents accurate/appropriate physical assessments as indicated by patient s condition. Performs assessment and reassessment of patients according to applicable department standards and identified tools and documents. Performs interventions in accordance with current policy and procedure, safety guidelines and infection control principles.
Prepares patients appropriately for OR, including Site Verification procedures. Receives patients from OR efficiently as well and documents correct vital sign information and interventions. Provides patient/family education according to the plan of care and documents same. Recognizes signs and symptoms of pain, documents correctly and manages interventions. (NIPS in Nicu). Sets goals and formulates appropriate multidisciplinary interventions to meet these goals. States procedure of initiation and response to Code White situations. States proper mechanism for activating codes, demonstrates understanding of code cart check and procedure for replacing items on cart. Transmits pertinent patient information to appropriate individual (i.e., MD, supervisor, discharge planner, social worker, etc.) using SBAR for hand-off communication. Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient s age specific needs. Utilizes the nursing process with a multidisciplinary approach in the delivery of patient care.
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.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
