Position Highlights ***Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required; transplant experience preferred.
***The position is Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. ***No weekends. No holidays. *** The Clinic RN will provide post kidney and/or transplant care as well as inpatient transplant patient education during the transplant hospitalization. *** The outpatient office is located across the street from Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of nursing care. The professional nurse assumes the responsibility and accountability for the appropriate delegation of patient care to other members of the health care team.
Position Responsibilities
Performs an assessment of the patient, leading to development, implementation and evaluation of a plan of care.
Administers, monitors and documents therapeutic interventions and regimes.
Participates in clinical decision-making.
Educates patient and family/responsible party regarding disease process, individual care needs, wellness, safety issues, etc.
Delegates and monitors care rendered by other members of nursing department and healthcare team.
Participates in orientation, education and development of healthcare team.
Identifies and participates in the performance improvement activities.
Maintains professional and departmental level competencies.
Position Qualifications Required :
Required Experience: 0-1 years’ experience required, 2-4 preferred
Required Education: Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
Training/Certification/Licensure: NJ RN License; Refer to the Educational/Regulatory Requirement (Department Specific) policy in the Nursing Administrative Manual