REGISTERED NURSE - ACUTE ICU/CCU | FULL TIME DAY SHIFT (12 HR) |

Description

Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center!**

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for an ICU/ CCU Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities:

Assessment, treatment and patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

Identifies and documents initial observation and assessment of the patient's needs for immediate nursing action.

Systematically and accurately assesses nursing needs of the critical patient to detect pertinent changes in the clinical picture.

Identifies appropriate foci.

Selects, plans, evaluates, and documents care based on this assessment.

Assesses, intervenes, and documents appropriately to meet patient's educational, psychosocial, and discharge planning needs.

Consults with unit Nursing Leadership regarding significant changes in patient's condition.

Collaborates with all members of the health care team by utilizing all available resources to ensure optimal outcomes.

Gives comprehensive patient care.

Communicates relevant patient care information appropriately utilizing chain of command and during shift-to-shift report.

Utilizes patient care standards in clinical practice.

Completes ICU Admission/Transfer Summary Sheet and/or Discharge Summary.

Transcribes physician's orders in patient chart accurately and timely.

Seeks clarification of physician's orders that are unclear or inappropriate.

Interprets clinical data and notifies the physician promptly if immediate changes in management are indicated.

Auscultate chest to assess the need for appropriate therapy, e.g., suctioning, chest physiotherapy and/or mechanical ventilation.

Establishes IV access and maintains line.

Performs phlebotomy duties as necessary.

Administers intravenous medications as per policy.

Titrates medicated infusions as per physician's prescriptive, protocols, and standard.

Assesses and coordinates patients’ pain management.

Monitors patient's nutritional status and collaborates with Multi-Disciplinary Team to ensure adequate nutrition to meet metabolic needs (e.g., reports to physician on changes in patient condition, suggests initiation of enteral feeding).

Transports patients to and from the OR as per hospital policy.

Recognizes arrhythmias and institutes appropriate measures.

Performs CPR and defibrillation/cardioversion.

Responds appropriately in crisis situations by demonstrating knowledge of emergency procedures, remaining calm, and functioning properly in emergencies.

Recognizes and reports malfunction or failure of equipment used in the ICU/CCU to Biomedical Engineering; takes appropriate action to replace such equipment (e.g., ventilators, cardiac monitors, defibrillators, suction apparatus, pumps, Doppler, O2 tank, NIPP, and pacemaker).

Checks to ensure that emergency equipment is on hand, in good working order.

Checks that all monitoring equipment and ventilator alarms are set according to standards.

Assembles appropriate equipment, monitors arterial, pulmonary artery and left atrial lines; obtains specimens and records and interprets findings.

Obtains cardiac output using thermodilution catheter.

Removes peripheral, central venous, and percutaneous arterial lines.

Monitors intracranial pressure.

Maintains patient’s airway.

Actively participates in weaning patients from mechanical ventilation.

Operates Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) when indicated.

Performs peritoneal dialysis.

Performs continuous arteriovenous hemofiltration.

Extubates patients when ordered by a physician.

Administers blood and blood products.

Inserts nasogastric tubes.

Takes 12 lead electrocardiograms.

Provides appropriate assessment and care for patients on left ventricular assist device.

Provides appropriate assessment and care for patients with pacemakers.

Assesses and manages patients with ventricular drains in place.

Participates in patient care rounds by presenting findings on patients.

Apply principles of infection control and safety.

Assists in the orientation of new personnel.

Provides clinical supervision of LPNs, Hospital Attendants, and other ancillary staff.

Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.

Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Assesses gaps in policies and procedures, and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.

Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

Other Duties:

Assists in data collection and analysis of quality assurance monitors; participates in problem identification and criteria development.

Participates in continuing education activities: attend scheduled in-service programs.

Participate in implementation of follow-up action for Q.A. monitors.

Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.

Relieves nursing leadership when necessary.

Orients patient's family to new environment; develops rapport with patient's family.

Assists other personnel as needed.

Keeps up-to-date with current trends pertinent to area of assignment; shares information gained at conferences with colleagues.

Participates in nursing committees as required.

Attend monthly staff meetings.

Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Position Qualifications:

• ICU/CCU-CCRN preferred

• BLS, ACLS, and IV certifications required.

• Successful completion of in-house Intensive Care Orientation Program required.

• NJ licensure as RN. Required

• At least 1 year of Critical Care or Intensive Care experience is required.

• Good oral and written communication skills.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.

Education:

BSN required, or proof of enrollment in an accredited BSN program with completion expected within three (3) years of start date.

Job Setting/Physical Demands:

All Intensive Care areas.

Handles emergency or crisis situations.

Frequently prolonged standing/walking.

Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients.

Protective clothing worn: face shield, gloves, impermeable gown, laser mask.

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range:

$48.82 - $69.09 |DIFFERENTIALS: WEEKEND: $2.25 PER HR / EVENING 10% / NIGHTS 12% /CHARGE PAY $2.25 PER HR

Critical Care DifferentialA critical care differential of $4.00 per hour will be paid for all hours worked in the ER, OR, PACU, ICU, CCU, and ITCU after the first five (5) days following your date of hire and will remain in effect for one (1) year. Should you obtain and present an applicable critical care specialty certification within this period, an additional $4.00 per hour will be added, for a total of $8.00 per hour. Failure to maintain or renew the certification will result in loss of eligibility for the certification differential.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

Qualifications

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Registered Nurse

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• *ACLS

• IV Therapy

• Registered Nurse

• *BLS

Experience

Preferred

• 1 year: One-year medical surgical experience preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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