Registered Nurse (RN)

Company: Neighborhood Health
Location: Plainfield
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY: Under the guidance of the Nurse Manager the Staff RN is responsible for the provision of patient assessment , plan - of - ca re, implementation of plan an d ev aluation of patient care utilizing the nu rs ing process to ensure quality of patient care . The Staff RN is responsible for carrying out duties as assigned and delivers care to patients in accordance with NHSC policy . The Staff RN constructs a nd updates a Nursing plan of care in conjunction with the medical plan of care that reflects comprehensive assessment of the patient and documents all Nurse patient interaction utilizing the " SOAP " format . Utilizing a case management approach to care, the Staff RN evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care and updates the nurs in g p lan as indicated . The Staff RN also participates in quality assurance activities as directed and administers medications/treatments/immunizations prescribed by the physician in accordance with policy and procedu r e . The Staff RN is responsible for continuing educat i on . ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Uses the nursing process and guidelines to correctly complete and document relevan t patient assessment on site. Promotes the family centered approach to patient care . Documents assessment via computer/chart . Applies knowledge of growth and development over th e life span . Ensures appropriate re ferrals and follow - up . Provides telephone/w alk - ins triage in accordance with NHSC gu i delines and policy . Assesses need for patient/family education . Utilizes t h e Child & Geriatric Abuse Policy in t he Assessment process . Plans the nursing intervention of patients, demonstrates an understanding of the impact on family and community along with interdisciplinary team . Documents plans , goals, and patient outcomes . Utilizes available resources in planning of care . Participates in the establishment of department goals in the education of patients and their families . Eva l uates and updates plan of care . Executes physician orders in accordance wi th nursing standards , NHSC policies and procedures and documents appropriately immunizations . Administers ordered medications in accordance with NHSC policy and procedure . Communicates appropriately with patient , families , peers and staff . Nego tiates the plan of care with patient and family . Implements physician "standing order(s)" . Synthesizes relevant findings in the app li cation of the Nursing process and intervenes appropriately . Understands and demonstrates Universal Precaution measures in all patient care activities Maintains necessary fl owcha r ts on appropriate forms 22 . Documents care implemented Provides patient/family education in compliance physician order or assessed need.

Keywords: Neighborhood Health, Plainfield , Registered Nurse (RN), Healthcare , Plainfield, New Jersey