RN - ICU

Hudson Regional Hospital•Secaucus, NJ

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing direct patient care in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) setting. Key responsibilities include adhering to infection prevention protocols, performing various medical procedures, administering medications, and managing patient care plans. The position requires accurate and timely documentation, effective communication with physicians and other healthcare professionals, and the ability to respond to emergency situations. The nurse will also be responsible for patient education, discharge planning, and ensuring continuity of care.

Requirements

Current NJ State RN license
BLS, ACLS certifications - AHA approved
Minimum of 2 Years of experience in Intensive Care Unit

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred

Responsibilities

Adheres to CLABSI and CAUTI protocols
Performs venipuncture, IV infusion therapy and pump usage
Wound care assessment, documentation and wound prevention protocol as per policy
Completes Plan of Care. Initiate, review and resolve based on diagnosis and history
Completes assessments and reassessments and required documentation accurately and timely
Renders appropriate nutritional care including enteral + parenteral therapies
Medication administration which includes critical medications and evaluates response
Adheres to infection prevention protocol including but not limited to hand hygiene, PPE and universal precautions
Administration of blood and blood products
Able to perform chest PT, oral, naso, tracheostomy, endo, and tracheal suctioning
Activates Core Measures and Septic Protocols as indicated
Reports critical Lab, Radiology, EKG, + ABG values to MD according to policy
Interprets cardiac monitor rhythm + performs appropriate interventions
Identifies + responds to emergency situations
Proficient in ventilation management + pulmonary support
Demonstrates proficiency in life support; code blue and Rapid Response
Adapts to varied age specific patient populations; e.g. infant, toddler, adult, etc.
Identifies concomitant health + social needs of patients
Ensures proper discharge instructions and medication reconciliation including follow-up referral
Assists with bedside interventional procedures
Documents patients pain assessment, pain goal and documents prn effectiveness of pain medications within 1 hour of administration
Administers Stat medications within one half hour of physicians order
Verifies all physician orders in Careview
Demonstrates proficiency is administration of emergency medications and drips
Reports any changes in patients condition immediately to either Hospitalist or Attending Physician.
Documents for restraints done per protocol.
Completes documentation for patient transfers to another facility
Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by completing their assignments and charting within the designated time of their shift
Initiates DVT prophylaxis when appropriate
Proficient in neuromuscular blocking agents and train of four