Under direction of the Executive Director, plans, directs and supervised the overall operation of the endoscopy procedure room and Minor Surgery Rooms, as well as SSU, OPIS and PAT activities. Maintains 24-hour responsibility. Works within the department and as a part of CSHS management team to operationalize the patient care and service goals and objectives established by senior management. Provides, evaluates and maintains quality of patient care in accordance with current policies and procedures, AORN Standards, ANA Standards, the NJ Nurse Practice Act and NJ Practical Nurse Act, Joint Commission, NJ Department of Health and Senior Services, and Specialty Organizations incorporating evidence based practice. Utilizes the Nursing process to plan and direct patient care activities in a culturally sensitive manner. Evaluates the effectiveness of Nursing care through the analysis of Nurse Sensitive indicators and patient outcomes.
Responsibilities Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the patients' individual needs.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.Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the needs of the age of the patients cared for. Demonstrates an understanding of the range of care needed based on the age of the patients cared for. Successfully completes life-span education as appropriate.Demonstrates knowledge of growth, development and/or adult health throughout the life span as appropriate to the job performed.Successfully completes life-span education as appropriate.Establishes and implements standards of care based on evidenced-based nursing practice and evaluates patient care through the application of the nursing process and compares the delivery of the care to the established standard(s).Plans and facilitates unit based education to maintain and enhance the clinical competency of the nursing staff.Assists the patient in the exercise of his/her rights and informs the patient of any responsibilities incumbent upon him/her in the exercise of those rights.Monitors nursing staff compliance and implements performance improvement initiatives regarding documentation of pain assessment intervention, follow-up, re-assessment and education.Assesses the need to develop and implement a professional growth plan for each staff member by enforcing attendance at appropriate in-service training sessions, encouraging staff to attend outside seminars and assigning duties to maximize development.Collaborates with nurse managers when necessary. Qualifications Bachelor's in Nursing requiredMasters' degree required or must obtain within 3 years from date of hire (or internal transfer) as a condition of employment.Three (3) years Nursing experience requiredThree (3) years Supervisory experience preferredRN License / New Jersey requiredBLS Certification requiredCertification or post masters certificate within two (2) years of obtaining the positionStrong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team About UsCentraState Healthcare System, a partner of Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system that provides comprehensive health services in the central New Jersey region. In addition to offering a full range of leading-edge diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState serves as a valuable health partner focused on the latest ways to prevent disease, promote healthy behaviors, and help people of all ages live life well. Based in Freehold, CentraState is comprised of a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a vibrant health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions offering primary care and specialty physician practices, along with access to outpatient services, such as lab and physical therapy. The system also offers a family medicine residency and geriatric fellowship training program in affiliation with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Among its many honors and accreditations, CentraState is one of less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet® designation for nursing excellence four times and was designated a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company by Great Place to Work® for the fourth consecutive year.
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Highly competitive compensationExcellent benefits package and rewards program403(b) retirement plan with company match401(a) retirement plan with employer contributionLife Insurance Tuition Reimbursement ProgramGrowth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives Continuing Education / Onsite TrainingA warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient careConcierge Services with Work & Family BenefitsMagnet recognized healthcare facility Share this job on your Social Network! | More