Registered Nurse - PCU / Stepdown

Incredible Health; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 71,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(K)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Incredible Health in West Orange, NJ is hiring a Registered Nurse for the PCU/Stepdown unit. Openings include day and night shifts, with full-time, part-time, and per diem options. Experience in medium to high acuity settings is preferred.

The role involves monitoring patients, administering medications, coordinating care with physicians and therapists, and educating families. Eligible for comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• ADN or higher nursing degree required.
• Active and unencumbered RN license.
• 1 year experience in stepdown/progressive, neurology, cardiac, or another medium to high acuity setting preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association.
• Proficient in monitoring and interpreting cardiac rhythms; EMR systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care for patients with medium to high acuity needs; monitor vital signs and IV drips.
• Administer medications and implement complex treatment plans promptly.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, case managers for optimal care.
• Educate patients and families on management of acute or chronic conditions and use of BiPAP/CPAP/Home Oxygen and monitors.
• Maintain timely, accurate patient records per hospital policies.

Skills

Hemodynamic monitoring

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Electronic medical records

BLS/ACLS

Nursing patient care

Education

Associate's Degree (ADN) or above in nursing

Tools

Job description

Hospitals on Incredible Health are actively hiring and accepting applications in the West Orange, NJ area for the following position: Registered Nurse - PCU / Stepdown. Nurses with experience in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: Bariatric, BiPap monitoring, COVID, CVA, Cardiac Drip Management, DKA patients, High acuity patients, Post cardiac intervention, or Sheath pulls.

• Shift(s) available: day shift and night shift
• Job types available: full time, part time, and per diem
• Employer features: 401(K), Community hospital, Cross training, Magnet recognized, Medical, PTO, Teaching Hospital, U.S. News best hospital

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (ADN) or above in nursing
• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license
• 1 year experience in stepdown/progressive, neurology, cardiac, or another medium to high acuity setting preferred
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications from the American Heart Association
• Strong skills in hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac rhythm interpretation and other advanced nursing care practices
• Proficient in electronic medical record systems

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care for patients with medium to high acuity needs, closely monitoring vital signs, IV drips and other key indicators
• Administer medications and implement complex treatment plans, ensuring that medical orders are carried out accurately and promptly
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, case managers and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care
• Educate patients and their families on the management of their acute or chronic conditions, including the proper use of equipment like BiPAP/CPAP/Home Oxygen and vital sign or blood sugar monitors
• Maintain timely and accurate patient records, adhering to hospital and departmental policies and regulations

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance

Salary: $70,920 to $117,990 /year