RN - ICU - Night Shift Only

Hudson Regional Health; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Regional Health in Secaucus, NJ seeks an experienced ICU RN to provide advanced critical care. You will manage complex patient conditions, perform invasive procedures, monitor cardiac rhythms, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate holds a current NJ RN license, BSN preferred, and current BLS/ACLS; ICU experience of 2+ years is required. This full-time role offers professional growth and a strong focus on patient safety.

Qualifications

• Current NJ State RN license.
• BSN preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certifications – AHA approved.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Intensive Care Unit.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to CLABSI and CAUTI protocols.
• Performs venipuncture, IV infusion therapy and pump usage.
• Wound care assessment and documentation per policy.
• Completes Plan of Care and initiates reviews based on diagnosis and history.
• Completes assessments and reassessments and required documentation accurately and timely.
• Renders appropriate nutritional care including enteral and parenteral therapies.
• Administers medications including critical meds and evaluates response.
• Maintains infection prevention protocols including hand hygiene and PPE.

Skills

ICU Nursing

Ventilation support

Cardiac monitoring

Infection control

Emergency response

Pain management

Documentation

PPE compliance

Team collaboration

Nursing assessment

Education

Current NJ State RN license

BSN preferred

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Job Specific Competencies

• 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 appropriate nutritional care including enteral + parenteral therapies
• Medication administration which includes critical medications and evaluates response
• Adheres to infection prevention protocol including but not limited to 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
• Able to perform chest PT, oral, naso, tracheostomy, endo, and tracheal suctioning
• 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; e.g. infant, toddler, adult, etc.
• Identifies concomitant health + social needs of patients
• Ensures proper discharge instructions and medication reconciliation including follow-up referral
• Assists with bedside interventional procedures
• Documents patients pain assessment, pain goal and documents prn effectiveness of pain medications within 1 hour of administration
• Administers Stat medications within one half hour of physicians order
• Verifies all physician orders in Careview
• Demonstrates proficiency is administration of emergency medications and drips
• Reports any changes in patients condition immediately to either Hospitalist or Attending Physician.
• Documents for restraints done per protocol.
• Completes documentation for patient transfers to another facility
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by completing their assignments and charting within the designated time of their shift
• Initiates DVT prophylaxis when appropriate
• Proficient in neuromuscular blocking agents and train of four

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Current NJ State RN license
• BSN preferred
• BLS, ACLS certifications - AHA approved
• Minimum of 2 Years of experience in Intensive Care Unit