We are tasked with staffing
The VA New Jersey Healthcare System (VANJHCS) with full time Medical Surgery Registered Nurse (MedSurg RN). The MedSurg RNs are expected to perform the following:
- Ability to operate as Charge Nurse Role
- Coordinate patient care in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals.
- Facilitate the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to clinical care, quality and cost effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the MTF.
- Perform physical exam and health histories.
- Provide health promotions, counseling, and education.
- Administer medications, wound care, and numerous other personalized interventions.
- Collaborate with and provide clinical guidance to members of the healthcare team in the coordination of patient care.
- Accountable for making patient care assignments based on the scope of practice and skill level of assigned personnel.
- Recognize adverse signs and symptoms and quickly react in emergency situations.
- Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.
- Make referral appointments and arrange specialty care as appropriate.
- Perform nursing services identified in the TO.
- Conduct research in support of improved practice and patient outcomes.
Requirements
- Degree: Associates Degree of Nursing.
- Education: Graduate from a college or university accredited by Accreditation
- Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
- Experience One year of experience within the last two years as a registered nurse.
- Licensure: Possess a current, active, valid, and unrestricted license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in any U.S. jurisdiction.
Salary Description
$95,000 - $125,000
