Registered Nurse (RN) (ICU/CCU) Per Diem

CentraState Healthcare System • Freehold, NJ

3d • $44 - $75

About The Position

CentraState Medical Center is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse for its high-acuity ICU/CCU and Stepdown Units. The 16-bed ICU/CCU and 10-bed Stepdown Unit serve patients with complex surgical, respiratory, cardiac, oncologic, neurologic, and multisystem conditions. The CCU has an intensivist-led physician team, and both units have operational support from PCTs, Health Unit Coordinators, a Mobile Vascular Access Team, and Clinical Leaders. The role offers an opportunity for nurses to advance into critical care from Telemetry or the ED.

The RN provides culturally sensitive, patient-centered nursing care consistent with ANA standards, the New Jersey Practice Act, The Joint Commission, professional standards, and hospital and Nursing Department policies. Using the Nursing Process and evidence-based practice, the RN assesses patients, develops and implements individualized care plans, and evaluates interventions and outcomes. Care is delivered through a multidisciplinary approach. Orientation requires satisfactory completion of the Critical Care Course; experienced RNs may challenge it by passing the Critical Care Exam.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Nursing.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required within 3 years of hire.
• At least 2 years of critical care experience.
• Current New Jersey RN license.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• Complete Stroke Education requirements within the first year and maintain them thereafter.
• Satisfactorily complete the specialty-specific pharmacology test.
• Obtain CSMC IV Certification within the first year and maintain it thereafter.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to relate effectively with all members of the healthcare team.

Nice To Haves

• Specialty professional nursing certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide considerate, respectful care focused on individual patient needs and satisfaction.
• Affirm patients’ rights to make decisions about their medical care, including discontinuing treatment to the extent permitted by law.
• Complete applicable life-span education.
• Obtain systematic, consistent, and continuous nursing histories and baseline assessments; communicate findings using Hand-off policy and document them.
• Document assessments, nursing diagnoses, care plans, interventions, evaluations, and patient progress according to hospital policy and applicable Nursing Standards of Care/Practice.
• Analyze patient information and assessments to determine nursing diagnoses and needs for nursing care, medical intervention, or other clinical services.
• Identify patient problems and formulate nursing diagnoses addressing physical, psychological, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Include patients and families in developing individualized plans of care.
• Administer medications according to CSHS policies and manufacturer instructions, and respond appropriately to medication variances and adverse reactions.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and emergency situations and take immediate, appropriate action.
• Participate in unit conferences on quality issues and improvement strategies and offer ideas to improve patient safety.
• Delegate appropriate care components to non-professional caregivers and follow up on delegated care and assignments.
• Use sound nursing judgment and critical thinking in clinical decisions, patient care management, and care coordination.
• Follow CSHS Pain Assessment policy.
• Function as a Resource Nurse, making decisions when the Clinical Leader and/or Nurse Manager is absent.
• Support cost containment through efficient use of equipment, supplies, and other resources.
• Evaluate discharge needs and access appropriate resources for patients and families.
• Provide written and verbal education to patients and families.
• Function as a preceptor or mentor to students and new staff members.
• Promote teamwork within the unit and between departments.
• Follow hospital policy for insertion, maintenance, and removal of Foley catheters, when applicable.
• Float between units as an RN and provide 1:1 patient observation when necessary.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for eligible team members working 30 hours per week or above.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Long-term disability, with options to supplement.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• 401(a) retirement plan with employer contribution.
• PTO.
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition assistance.
• Well-Being Rewards.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Fertility coverage and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
• Flexible Spending and commuter accounts.
• Pet, home and auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.
• Growth opportunities and workforce development initiatives.
• Continuing education and onsite training.
• Work/life balance initiatives and concierge services with work and family benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree