Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

In the ICU of a hospital, patients are often in critical condition and need constant monitoring and care. ICU nurses review data from special equipment to track a patient’s heart rate, blood pressure, breathing and other vitals. They also carry out more traditional nursing duties such as administering medications and communicating with patients regarding their condition.

Essential Functions 

• Performs a thorough and timely assessment of patient’s condition including physical, psychological, social and rehabilitative aspects.

• Identifies problems/nursing needs including discharge needs.

• Intervenes appropriately to address identified problems and needs. Evaluates effectiveness of care and revises plan if necessary.

• Transcribes, verifies and carries out physician orders in an accurate and timely manner

• Manages time efficiently/sets priorities appropriately.

• Initiates and effectively maintains IV therapy.

• Follows the 5 “rights” when administering medications.

• Coordinates patient care and verifies, coordinates and carries out physicians orders accurately.

• Coordinates interdepartmental activities (i.e. lab, radiology, etc).To ensure timely, efficient care.

• Coordinates interdepartmental transfer smoothly and efficiently.

• Communicates and coordinates with Case Manager to ensure timely discharge, patient satisfaction and quality care along the continuing of care

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Education/Certifications
Graduate of an accredited program in nursing.

Current Registered Nurse license to practice in the state of NJ.

Certifications required: BLS (American Heart Association). ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification preferred. 

Minimum Work Experience
2 year or more experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Vent Care Experience.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Must be willing to work holidays, weekends and provide additional coverage as needed

CareWell Health provides a salary/hourly rate range for all open positions to comply with New Jersey Law. The rates listed for each position is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). The salary range does not include bonuses/incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation which can be discussed in detail with your talent acquisition specialist.

Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by CareWell Health. Candidates should discuss salary/hourly compensation and details of our comprehensive benefits with our talent acquisition specialist if selected for an interview.

We offer an excellent benefit package including but not limited to the following benefit offerings:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Basic Life and Disability Insurance
Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
Paid Holidays and a generous Paid Time Off Plan