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

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

Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for evaluating patients and assisting physicians with patient care. This includes planning, implementing, and documenting nursing care based on patient needs. The RN identifies patient needs and determines priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. They develop, implement, and coordinate individualized plans of care for patients assigned through initial and ongoing assessments. Responsibilities also include performing therapeutic nursing interventions, managing patient care, and documenting care based on standards of practice, patient acuity, and clinical priorities. The RN advocates for evidence-based practice care standards and supports the adoption of evidence-based practices and innovations in care delivery. Patient-centric care is provided in alignment with the professional nursing practice model.

Required Qualifications:
• Minimum of 2 years prior RN experience working in a Med Surg/Telemetry unit in a major acute care hospital setting.
• Strong Med Surg/Telemetry background.
• Telemetry, cardiac monitoring, EKG interpretation, ACLS certification, assessment, monitoring, medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, post-procedural care, patient education, discharge planning.
• ASN degree.
• NIHSS certification.
• Telemetry certification.
• BLS-AHA certification.
• CEU Contact Stroke 4 Hours certification.
• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse license or multi-state compact license.

Preferred Qualifications:
• BSN degree.

Required Soft Skills:
• Critical thinking.
• Communication skills.
• Teamwork.
• Empathy.
• Time management.
• Multitasking.
• Adaptability.
• Resilience.
• Attention to detail.