Registered Nurse (RN) (Medical/Surgical 4N) - NIGHTS

Overview

Within CentraState Medical Center, 4-North is a 40-bed medical-surgical unit that offers an excellent opportunity for both experienced and early-career nurses to grow in a dynamic and supportive environment. The unit cares for a diverse patient population, including post-surgical patients recovering from bariatric, thoracic, and gastrointestinal procedures, as well as medical patients with conditions such as pneumonia, pancreatitis, and diverticulitis. This variety provides a strong foundation for developing and refining clinical and assessment skills. With a favorable nurse-to-patient ratio and a team culture rooted in kindness, compassion, and mutual respect, 4-North is known for its commitment to high-quality care and work-life balance — including a thoughtful approach to PTO scheduling.

4-North currently has an opportunity available for a Registered Nurse (RN). In this role, the RN delivers culturally sensitive, evidence-based nursing care in accordance with ANA standards, the New Jersey Practice Act, Joint Commission requirements, and CentraState policies and procedures. The RN utilizes the Nursing Process to provide patient-centered care and evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions through the analysis of nurse-sensitive indicators and patient outcomes. Orientation includes successful completion of an IV course and CPR certification. Care is delivered through a multidisciplinary, patient-focused model that emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and clinical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the patient's individual needs to ensure patient satisfaction.
• Affirms the patient's right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care, including the decision to discontinue treatment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Successfully completes life-span education as appropriate.
• Obtains a complete nursing history and baseline assessment that is systematic, consistent and continuous. This assessment is communicated effectively utilizing Hand-off policy and documented.
• Documents results of patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, care plan nursing interventions and evaluation and patient progress in medical record according to hospital/nursing policy and the Nursing
• Standards of Care/Practice for the specific patient type.
• Appropriately analyzes patient information /assessment to determine nursing diagnosis and needs for appropriate nursing care, medical intervention or services of other clinical professionals.
• Identifies patient problems and formulates nursing diagnosis according to physical, psychological, spiritual/cultural and educational needs in conjunction with a multi disciplinary approach.
• Consistently includes patient and family in the development of an individualized plan of care.
• Administers medication as needed following CSHS policies and manufacturer's instructions.
• Takes immediate and appropriate actions in the event of a medication variance occurrence.
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and/or emergency situations and takes immediate and appropriate actions.
• Participates in unit conferences to discuss quality issues and quality improvement strategies.
• Delegates components of care to non-professional caregivers as appropriate. Follows up on any delegated components of care and assignments given.
• Make decisions that demonstrate knowledge of nursing practice; utilizes sound nursing judgment in clinical and patient care management situations.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in the care of patients and in the coordination of care to assure the best patient outcomes.
• Follow CSHS Pain Assessment policy.
• Successfully functions as a Resource Nurse, making decisions in the absence of the Clinical Leader and/or the Nurse Manager.
• Supports cost containment through efficient use of equipment, supplies and other pertinent resources.
• Recognizes adverse reaction to medications and takes immediate and appropriate action.
• Evaluates the patient's needs for discharge and accesses appropriate resources for the patient and/or family.
• Consistently provides written and verbal education to patients and/or families.
• Successfully functions as a preceptor/mentor to students and new staff members.
• Consistently promotes teamwork within the unit and between departments.
• Consistently adheres to hospital policy regarding the insertion, maintenance and removal of foley catheters.
• Supports operations by demonstrating ability and willingness to float between units as an RN and provides 1:1 patient observation when deemed necessary

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Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Nursing required
• Bachelor's degree