Registered Nurse - Vascular Access Team - Per Diem

Job description

As a Registered Nurse on our Vascular Access Team, you will collaborate with physicians and an interdisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient care. Utilizing the nursing care process, you will assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient needs, ensuring a culturally competent continuum of care across various settings. Your expertise will be instrumental in overseeing the coordination of the interdisciplinary plan of care, ensuring it aligns with the medical treatment plan.
• Collaborate with physicians and an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Utilize the nursing care process for assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Identify patient problems and prioritize them based on biophysical, psychological, and environmental factors.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
• Educate patients and their families on their health conditions and promote patient empowerment.
• Perform limited laboratory services, including specimen collection and processing.
• Ensure all patient care activities adhere to standards, procedural guidelines, and organizational policies.
• Support performance improvement initiatives and provide leadership to the patient care team.
• Engage in continuous professional development through educational activities.
• Maintain a safe and comfortable work environment for patients and colleagues.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey or current multi-state license required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification upon hire or transfer.
• Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at the time of hire, with training provided for incumbents.
• 2 years of medical/surgical and/or emergency room experience preferred.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire or transfer.
• Minimum of 8 contact hours of education annually in basic trauma, stroke assessment, and stabilization.
• ATCN or TNCC certification required within 24 months of hire or transfer.
• PALS or ENPC certification attained within 12 months of hire or transfer.
• CPI certification by 10/31/25 for existing team members, and new team members have 1 year from the hire or transfer date.