RN-Intensive Care Unit (Full-time, Day shift)

CarePoint Health; Bayonne (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New Jersey seeks a Critical Care Nurse to provide essential nursing care in critical situations. The role involves direct patient care, emergency response, and utilization of advanced medical equipment. The ideal candidate will possess the required nursing qualifications and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with Company match

Generous paid time off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Current New Jersey Registered Nurse License.
• Previous critical care experience including angioplasty and ventilators.
• Completion of BLS, ACLS, and IV certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver critical care nursing to adult and geriatric patients.
• Respond to emergencies like Code Blue and perform ACLS functions.
• Utilize nursing process for critical care interventions.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Advanced cardiac life support

Patient assessment

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Tools

Defibrillator

Ventilator

Job description

About Us

CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey’s leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals – Christ Hospital in Jersey City, Hoboken University Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center. CarePoint united three area hospitals to provide 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals.

CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.

What You'll Be Doing

Able to initiate and deliver critical care nursing to adult and geriatric patients. Identify, demonstrate and evaluate appropriate critical care nursing interventions utilizing the nursing process. Demonstrate ability to use equipment specific to the Critical Care Services. Respond to cardiopulmonary arrest (Code Blue), RRT and emergencies throughout the facility, performing functions of advanced cardiac life support, including defibrillation, transcutaneous pacing, documentation and supervision of the code team members.

What We're Looking For

Full-time, Day shift, 7:00am-7:30pm, 12-hour shift. Rotating Weekend.

• Associates Degree in Nursing required; BSN Preferred
• Previous critical care experience including but not limited to angioplasty, ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring, ICP, ECG interpretation, defibrillation, AICD, transcutaneous and transvenous pacing, physical assessments, transporting critically ill patients.
• Current New Jersey Registered Nurse License.
• Completion of a critical care course, CCRN preferred, completion of BLS, ACLS (American Heart Association), and IV certification.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay• Medical, dental, and vision insurance• 401k with Company match• Generous paid time off• Paid Holidays• Tuition Reimbursement• Advancement and career development opportunities

Influenza Vaccination is a requirement for employment at CarePoint Health. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from CarePoint.

CarePoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.