Position Summary:

• Assures the completion of admission nursing assessment and on-going risk assessments in accordance with specific unit standards and regulatory requirements.
• Supervises staff in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating delivery of care.
• Collaborates with treatment teams, clients, family and significant others in the development of individualized plans of care, on an as needed basis in an effort to promote wellness and recovery.
• Facilitates effective communication inter and intra departmentally to coordinate efforts, resolve operations problems and improve quality of patient care.
• Serves as a resource for all staff in meeting standards of practice.
• Plans and implements safe staffing based upon the defined staff plan.
• Facilitates problem – solving and promotes team building.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relationships and works effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team, inter and intradepartmentally to facilitate UBHC strategic initiatives.
• Directs personnel in the provision of care.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Graduation from a state accredited school of nursing.
• Two (2) years of progressively more responsible nursing experience, one (1) year of which shall have been in the service to which the candidate is applying.

City: Piscataway

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Special Conditions:

• May be required to drive to other programs as needed.

Posting Number: 25ST1388

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