ICU RN: Critical Care & Life Support Specialist

Hudson Regional Health; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Regional Health in Secaucus, NJ seeks an experienced ICU/step-down Registered Nurse to provide critical care, wound care, and advanced nursing procedures in a high-acuity environment. You will follow CLABSI/CAUTI protocols, administer medications, and support nutrition therapy per policy.

The role requires NJ RN license (BSN preferred), BLS/ACLS, and at least 2 years in ICU. Expect a fast-paced setting with collaborative care and strict documentation standards.

Qualifications

• NJ RN license required.
• BSN preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certifications per AHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to CLABSI and CAUTI protocols.
• Performs venipuncture, IV infusion therapy and pump usage.
• Wound care assessment, documentation and wound prevention protocol as per policy.
• Completes Plan of Care. Initiate, review and resolve based on diagnosis and history.
• Completes assessments and reassessments and required documentation accurately and timely.
• Renders nutritional care including enteral + parenteral therapies.
• Medication administration including critical medications and evaluates response.
• Adheres to infection prevention protocol including hand hygiene, PPE and universal precautions.
• Administration of blood and blood products
• Able to perform chest PT, oral, naso, tracheostomy, endo, and tracheal suctioning
• Activates Core Measures and Septic Protocols as indicated
• Reports critical Lab, Radiology, EKG, + ABG values to MD according to policy
• Interprets cardiac monitor rhythm + performs appropriate interventions
• Identifies + responds to emergency situations
• Proficient in ventilation management + pulmonary support
• Demonstrates proficiency in life support; code blue and Rapid Response
• Adapts to varied age specific patient populations
• Identifies concomitant health + social needs of patients
• Ensures proper discharge instructions and medication reconciliation including follow-up referral
• Assists with bedside interventional procedures
• Documents patient pain assessment and pain management timely
• Administers Stat medications within one half hour of order
• Verifies physician orders in Careview
• Proficient in emergency medications and drips administration
• Reports changes in patient condition to physician promptly
• Documents restraints per protocol
• Completes documentation for patient transfers
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by completing assignments and charting within shift
• Initiates DVT prophylaxis when appropriate
• Proficient in neuromuscular blocking agents and train of four

Education

NJ State RN license

BSN preferred

BLS ACLS certifications

Job description

Hudson Regional Health in Secaucus, NJ seeks an experienced ICU/step-down Registered Nurse to provide critical care, wound care, and advanced nursing procedures in a high-acuity environment. You will follow CLABSI/CAUTI protocols, administer medications, and support nutrition therapy per policy.

The role requires NJ RN license (BSN preferred), BLS/ACLS, and at least 2 years in ICU. Expect a fast-paced setting with collaborative care and strict documentation standards.