Registered Nurse (RN) ICU - 2879129

Apex Healthcare • Newark, NJ

2d

About The Position

We are seeking Registered Nurses to join our ICU department! The RN will provide nursing care to all patients in the respective unit, demonstrating the ability to triage assess patients needs to ensure adequate care and nursing standards are met, observes and initiates appropriate nursing treatments, and reports symptoms and conditions of patients to medical staff. In addition, the RN will perform tasks such as assisting with invasive procedures, administering medications, documenting, and assisting other staff members on the team.

Requirements

• At minimum, Associates degree in nursing. BSN is preferred.
• Current active New Jersey Registered Nurse license. Compact License OK.
• At minimum, current AHA and BLS Certification, required upon hire.
• RN's in ICU require certifications such as ACLS, PALS, etc.

Nice To Haves

• BSN is preferred.
• RN's in ICU require certifications such as ACLS, PALS, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assisting, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of care to accepted nursing and hospital standards
• Administering prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
• Maintaining awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient.
• Observing patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Responding to all situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
• Documenting nursing history and physical assessment for assigned patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree