Staff Nurse, Critical Care Services - SICU, Surgical ICU

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark, NJ seeks a Staff Nurse to provide high-quality patient care, ensuring safety and achievement of care goals. You will assess, diagnose, plan, intervene and educate patients, with emphasis on mobilization, skin integrity, fall prevention, and discharge planning.

The role requires active participation in an interdisciplinary team and strict adherence to professional standards while documenting outcomes and maintaining a patient-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in the State of New Jersey required.
• BSN preferred.
• ACLS and BLS required.
• Phlebotomy/IV certification preferred but must be achieved within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for care activities, safety and goal achievement of assigned patients.
• Assess, diagnose, plan and intervene in health problems; educate patients and plan discharge.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate and guide patient care.
• Maintain documentation per standards and policies.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

Phlebotomy/IV Certification

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

NJ RN license

BSN preferred

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 break down, 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.

The competent practice of the Professional Registered Nurse is evidenced by patient/family goal achievement, patient/family satisfaction, care and services demonstrated and thoroughly documented in accordance with American Nurses Association Standards of Clinical Practice, Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Organization Standards Sentinel Event Alert Recommendation, Patient/Family Centered Principles, Department of Health Standards and University Hospital Policies and Procedures. As a professional licensed staff and member of an interdisciplinary team, the Registered Professional Nurse exemplifies the behavioral expectations articulated for this role and the Nursing Department Philosophy.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey required.
• BSN preferred.
• Adult Medical/Surgical experience preferred.
• ACLS and BLS required.
• Must maintain valid certification by the American Heart Association in basic life support (BLS).
• Ability to employ problem solving techniques and critical thinking.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift and move patients with/without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to organize care/activities of multiple patients.
• Successful completion of a Progressive Care Course or Progressive Care Certification, preferred but must be achieved within first six (6) months of hire.
• Phlebotomy Certification or IV Certification is preferred but must be achieved within first six (6) months of hire.
• Proficiency in the English language is required.
• FIT Testing required.
• Successful completion of a Critical Care Course or CCRN Certification preferred.

• University Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package.
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