RN - ICU - Night Shift -Sign on Bonus eligible

Hudson Regional Health; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus of $10,000

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Secaucus is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for their Intensive Care Unit. The ideal candidate must possess a current NJ State RN license, a preferred BSN, and AHA approved BLS and ACLS certifications. Responsibilities include adhering to CLABSI and CAUTI protocols, medication administration, and patient monitoring. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for those with Neuro ICU experience. Join a dedicated team committed to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Current New Jersey State RN license required.
• BSN preferred but not mandatory.
• BLS and ACLS certifications must be AHA approved.
• At least 2 years of ICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to CLABSI and CAUTI protocols.
• Completes assessments and documentation accurately and timely.
• Administers medications, including critical medications.
• Interprets cardiac monitor rhythms and intervenes as necessary.
• Documents patient assessments and pain management.

Skills

Venipuncture

IV infusion therapy

Wound care

Medication administration

Chest PT and suctioning

Cardiac monitoring

Life support

Emergency response

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
• 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 physician’s order
• Verifies all physician orders in Careview
• Demonstrates proficiency in administration of emergency medications and drips
• Reports any changes in patient’s 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
• This position has a Sign on Bonus of $10,000 that is eligible to be paid out at the discretion of Secaucus University for Nurses with Neuro ICU experience.

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