Demonstrates proficiency with phlebotomy sticks based on established policies and procedures Demonstrates understanding of states blood administrative hospital procedure Complies with blood and blood product administration policy Determines the effectiveness of patient care through patient interviews, assessment and patient compliance to the plan of care and adjusts patient care to meet changing needs Formulates and revises plan of care for assigned patients based on patient problems, patient age, nursing intervention, and specific outcomes Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient's age-specific needs and provide specific treatment and care Initiates IV sticks, maintains IV sites and monitors IV fluids Provides IV care and documents using established policies and procedures Initiates or participates in continuous interdisciplinary quality improvement activities for the patient or department Maintains complete, accurate, concise documentation of patient status, nursing interventions and patient responses within tour of duty Documents medications in accordance with nursing policy Uses good nursing judgment Activates the chain of cnd when appropriate, on behalf of the patient's care needs Recognizes signs and symptoms of complication of Pain Management Therapies and intervenes appropriately PCA PCEA Epidural block States the proper mechanism for activating cardiac respiratory arrest Uses an understanding of the principles of pain management to assess each patient's individual needs and provide appropriate and specific treatment and care Utilizes all available resources in the initial assessment of the patient, including biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, discharge planning, self-care and education and reassessment each shift, upon transfer and discharge Adheres to patient rights and provides for the confidential treatment of all communications and records Demonstrates professionalism with families, visitors, physicians, co-workers and supervisors Supports teamwork by cooperative problem-solving through participation in meetings, projects, etc. Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing Completion of all orientation requirements of Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or currently matriculating Current Registered Nurse License in the state of New Jersey Full-Time ~3 shifts per week ~shifts ~Every other weekend required All patient-related hospital departments, patients, families, visitors, nursing personnel and medical staff Actively participates in discharge planning and, upon discharge, ensures a written teaching discharge plan has been developed for assigned patients concerning disease process, complications, medications, diet, physical activity and self-care needs.