RN - MICU (part-time)

Deborah Heart and Lung Center•Pemberton Township, NJ

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) utilizes the nursing process to provide and direct primary nursing care to patients with cardiovascular/pulmonary/vascular health deficits, where outcomes may be unpredictable. This role involves performing comprehensive assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of complex multisystem health care deficits, as well as directing the nursing care of unstable patients or those requiring complex care management. The RN must handle multiple demands and tasks simultaneously, demonstrating clinical problem-solving skills. Supported by the Director of Critical Care Nursing, Clinical Team Leader, and charge nurse, the RN is expected to assume unit leadership roles, including serving as the Charge Nurse, participating in committee leadership and/or involvement, and conducting unit orientation and education. The position also involves directing and guiding the use of resources for patient care.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited diploma, associate degree or baccalaureate degree nursing program.
Non-BSN’s must complete a BSN degree within 5 years’ of hire.
NJ State Nursing License.
BLS certification.
Interpersonal skills.
Critical thinking skills.
Analytical skills.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Two years’ experience in critical care nursing to work in critical care units.
Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 90 days of hire or promotion -or- at the first available course offering.
IV Therapy Certification within 90 days of hire or promotion -or- at the first available course offering.
Hemodynamics within 90 days of hire or promotion -or- at the first available course offering.
Mock Code Work Shop within 90 days of hire or promotion -or- at the first available course offering.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
ACLS Certification.
PALS Certification.

Responsibilities

Utilize the nursing process to provide and direct primary nursing care to patients with cardiovascular/pulmonary/vascular health deficits, in whom outcomes may be unpredictable.
Perform comprehensive assessment, planning, intervention and/or evaluation of complex multisystem health care deficits.
Direct the nursing care of unstable patients or patients requiring complex care management.
Handle multiple demands and tasks simultaneously, demonstrating clinical problem solving skills.
Assume unit leadership roles including, but not limited to, serving as the Charge Nurse, committee leadership and/or involvement, conducting unit orientation and education.
Direct and guide the use of resources for patient care.

Benefits

Outstanding benefits package.
Healthcare coverage for team members in regularly budgeted positions of at least 30 hours per week.
Generous paid time-off.
401K matching contribution.
Tuition assistance.
Short term disability benefits.
Long term disability benefits.
Life insurance.
Meal discount.
Dependent care subsidy.
Adoption assistance.
Free parking.