Staff Nurse, Critical Care Services, Coronary Care Unit, CCU - Per Diem
About The Position
The Staff Nurse in Critical Care Services’ Coronary Care Unit is accountable for assigned patients’ care activities, safety, and goal achievement. The nurse assesses, diagnoses, plans, and intervenes in actual or potential health problems, evaluates patients’ responses to care, and provides patient education and discharge planning. The role emphasizes mobilizing patients, preventing skin breakdown and falls, and implementing appropriate measures to support patient safety. As a member of a designated care team and interdisciplinary team, the Registered Professional Nurse collaborates with, coordinates, and guides team members in planning care in a safe environment and achieving goals aligned with the patient’s and family’s developmental stage and cultural expectations. Competent practice is demonstrated through patient and family goal achievement and satisfaction, and through care and services documented according to applicable professional standards, accreditation standards, Department of Health standards, and University Hospital policies and procedures. The nurse also exemplifies the behavioral expectations of the role and Nursing Department philosophy.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse license in the State of New Jersey.
- ACLS and BLS required; maintain valid American Heart Association BLS certification.
- Ability to employ problem-solving techniques and critical thinking.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lift and move patients with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to organize care and activities for multiple patients.
- Proficiency in English.
- FIT testing required.
- Successful completion of a Progressive Care Course or Progressive Care Certification within the first six months of hire if not already completed.
- Phlebotomy Certification or IV Certification within the first six months of hire if not already obtained.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Adult Medical/Surgical experience.
- Successful completion of a Critical Care Course or CCRN Certification.
- Progressive Care Course or Progressive Care Certification.
- Phlebotomy Certification or IV Certification.
Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, plan, and intervene in patients’ actual or potential health problems.
- Evaluate patients’ responses to care and work toward patient and family care goals.
- Provide patient education and participate in discharge planning.
- Mobilize patients and implement measures to prevent skin breakdown and falls.
- Collaborate with, coordinate, and guide care team members in planning and delivering safe patient care.
- Document care and services in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and procedures.
- Organize care and activities for multiple patients.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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