Registered Nurse (RN) (ICU/CCU & Step Down) - Nights

CentraState Healthcare System • Freehold, NJ

2d • $44 - $75 • Onsite

About The Position

CentraState Healthcare System is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care in its high-acuity ICU/CCU and Stepdown Units. The 16-bed ICU/CCU and 10-bed Stepdown Unit serve patients with surgical, respiratory, cardiac, oncologic, neurologic, and multisystem conditions. The CCU has an intensivist-led physician team, and both units receive operational support from patient care technicians, Health Unit Coordinators, a Mobile Vascular Access Team, and Clinical Leaders. The role offers an opportunity to provide critical care in a multidisciplinary environment. Orientation includes satisfactory completion of the Critical Care Course; experienced RNs may challenge the course by passing the Critical Care Exam.

The RN provides culturally sensitive nursing care in accordance with ANA standards, the New Jersey Practice Act, The Joint Commission, professional standards, and hospital and Nursing Department policies. The nurse uses the Nursing Process and evidence-based practice, evaluates care through nurse-sensitive indicators and patient outcomes, and collaborates with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team. The position is for the night shift. Compensation is $44.00–$74.80 per hour.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required within three years of hire.
• At least two years of critical care experience required.
• Current New Jersey RN license required.
• CPR certification required.
• ACLS certification required.
• Stroke education requirements must be achieved within the first year and maintained thereafter.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to relate effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
• Satisfactory completion of the Critical Care Course during orientation, or, for experienced RNs, successful completion of the Critical Care Exam to challenge the course.

Nice To Haves

• Specialty professional nursing certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide considerate, respectful care focused on individual patient needs and satisfaction.
• Affirm patients’ rights to make decisions regarding their medical care, including discontinuing treatment to the extent permitted by law.
• Complete life-span education as appropriate.
• Obtain a complete, systematic, consistent, and continuous nursing history and baseline assessment; communicate findings using the Hand-off policy and document them.
• Document assessment results, nursing diagnoses, care plans, interventions, evaluations, and patient progress according to hospital and nursing policies and applicable standards of care and 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 based on 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 manufacturers’ instructions, and take appropriate action in response to medication variances or adverse reactions.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and emergencies and take immediate, appropriate action.
• Participate in unit conferences about quality issues and improvement strategies, and offer ideas to improve patient safety.
• Delegate appropriate components of care to nonprofessional caregivers and follow up on delegated care and assignments.
• Use sound nursing judgment and demonstrate knowledge of nursing practice in clinical and patient-care management decisions.
• Apply critical-thinking skills to patient care and care coordination to support optimal outcomes.
• Follow the CSHS Pain Assessment policy.
• Function as a Resource Nurse, making decisions in the absence of the Clinical Leader and/or Nurse Manager.
• 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/or families.
• Serve 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, if applicable.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and attend and contribute to Unit Based Council meetings.
• Float between units as an RN and provide 1:1 patient observation when deemed necessary.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for 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.
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits.
• Work/life balance initiatives and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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