Registered Nurse ICU

CareWell Health Medical Center; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CareWell Health Medical Center in New Jersey is seeking an ICU nurse to provide critical care, monitor patients, and administer medications with attention to safety and quality. The role requires current NJ RN licensure and BLS; ACLS preferred.

The nurse will assess conditions, coordinate care across departments, manage IV therapy, and assist with discharge planning while supporting patient families in a high-acuity ICU environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license to practice in the state of NJ.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Critical care

Nursing assessment

IV therapy

Medication administration

Communication

Education

NJ RN license

BLS Certification

ACLS preferred

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.

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