Local Contract Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Manahawkin, NJ
Integrated Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg/Tele CWR

Location: Not specified

Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for evaluating patients and assisting physicians with patient care. This role involves planning, implementing, and documenting nursing care based on patient needs. Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying patient needs and determining priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Developing, implementing, and coordinating individualized plans of care for patients through initial and ongoing assessments.
• Initiating assessments based on patient problems, physician medical diagnoses, and functional health frameworks.
• Performing therapeutic nursing interventions and managing patient care.
• Advocating for evidence-based practice care standards and supporting the adoption of innovations in care delivery.
• Providing patient-centric care in alignment with professional nursing practice models.
• Documenting care based on standards of practice, patient acuity, and clinical priorities.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
• Minimum of 2 years of prior RN experience working in a Med Surg/Telemetry unit in a major acute care hospital setting.
• Strong Med Surg/Telemetry background.
• Required certifications and licensure:
- NIHSS
- Telemetry
- BLS-AHA
- CEU Contact Stroke 4 Hours
- NJ State Professional Registered Nurse license or multi-state compact license

Preferred Qualifications:
• Preferred education: BSN

Additional Information:
• Required skills: Telemetry, cardiac monitoring, EKG interpretation, ACLS certification, assessment, monitoring, medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, post-procedural care, patient education, discharge planning.
• Required soft skills: Critical thinking, communication skills, teamwork, empathy, time management, multitasking, adaptability, resilience, attention to detail.