Staff Nurse, Critical Care Services - I Blue (Cardiac Step Down)

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark, NJ seeks a Staff Nurse to be accountable for the care activities, safety and goal achievements of assigned patients. You will assess, diagnose, plan, intervene and evaluate responses while educating patients and planning discharges.

The role emphasizes mobilizing patients, preventing skin breakdown and falls, and collaborating with the care team to ensure safe, goal-oriented care for diverse patients.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
• BLS required; must maintain certification by the American Heart Association in basic life support (BLS).
• Phlebotomy Certification or IV Certification is required.
• Proficiency in the English language is required.
• Progressive Care Course or Progressive Care Certification preferred.
• Adult Medical/Surgical experience preferred.
• Ability to employ problem solving techniques and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the care activities, safety and goal achievements of assigned patients through assessing, diagnosing, planning and intervening in actual or potential health problems and evaluating patient’s response to the care.
• The Registered Professional Nurse places emphasis on mobilizing patients and preventing skin breakdown, falls and implements the appropriate measures to achieve this.
• The Registered Professional Nurse is a member of a designated care team and collaborates, coordinates and guides team members in planning patient care in a safe environment and achieving patient care goals according to the patient/family developmental stage and cultural expectations.
• Patient education and discharge planning are included in responsibilities.

Skills

NJ RN license

BLS certification

Phlebotomy or IV certification

English proficiency

Critical thinking

Job description

The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse position is to be accountable for the care activities, safety and goal achievements of assigned patients through assessing, diagnosing, planning and intervening in actual or potential health problems and evaluating patient’s response to the care. These responsibilities also include patient education and discharge planning. The Registered Professional Nurse places emphasis on mobilizing patients and preventing skin breakdown, falls and implements the appropriate measures to achieve this. The Registered Professional Nurse is a member of a designated care team and collaborates, coordinates and guides team members in planning patient care in a safe environment and achieving patient care goals according to the patient/family developmental stage and cultural expectations.

Qualifications

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. BLS required. Must maintain valid certification by the American Heart Association in basic life support (BLS). Phlebotomy Certification or IV Certification is required. Proficiency in the English language is required. Successful completion of a Progressive Care Course or Progressive Care Certification preferred. Adult Medical/Surgical experience preferred. Ability to employ problem solving techniques and critical thinking. Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to organize care/activities of multiple patients.