Staff Nurse, Family Health Services - FICN

Overview

The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse position is to be accountable for the care activities, safety and goal achievements of assigned patients through assessing, diagnosing, planning and intervening in actual or potential health problems and evaluating patient’s response to the care. These responsibilities also include patient education and discharge planning. The Registered Professional Nurse places emphasis on mobilizing patients and preventing skin break down, falls and implements the appropriate measures to achieve this.

The Registered Professional Nurse is a member of a designated care team and collaborates, coordinates and guides team members in planning patient care in a safe environment and achieving patient care goals according to the patient/family developmental stage and cultural expectations.

• Assess, diagnose, plan and intervene in actual or potential health problems and evaluate patient response to care.
• Provide patient education and discharge planning.
• Mobilize patients and prevent skin breakdown and falls; implement appropriate preventive measures.
• Collaborate with a designated care team, coordinate and guide team members in planning patient care in a safe environment.
• Support patient/family developmental stage and cultural expectations in care planning.

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
• BLS required; must maintain valid certification by the American Heart Association in basic life support (BLS).
• Phlebotomy Certification or IV Certification is required.
• Proficiency in the English language is required.
• Minimum of one (1) year Pediatric or Adult Medical/Surgical experience within the past three (3) years.
• Successful completion of a Progressive Care Course or Progressive Care Certification preferred.
• Ability to employ problem solving techniques and critical thinking; effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize care/activities of multiple patients.

University Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..