Staff Nurse, Critical Care Services - Neurological ICU - Per Diem

University Hospital, Newark NJ•Newark, NJ

18h

About The Position

The Staff Nurse is accountable for care activities, safety, and goal achievement for assigned patients. The role includes assessing, diagnosing, planning, and intervening in actual or potential health problems, then evaluating each patient’s response to care. Responsibilities also include patient education and discharge planning, mobilizing patients, preventing skin breakdown and falls, and implementing appropriate safety measures. The Registered Professional Nurse serves on a designated care team and collaborates with, coordinates, and guides team members in planning patient care in a safe environment. Care goals are developed according to 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 in accordance with applicable professional standards, accreditation standards, Department of Health standards, and University Hospital policies and procedures. The nurse is also expected to exemplify the behavioral expectations of the role and the Nursing Department Philosophy as a licensed professional and member of an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in the State of New Jersey.
ACLS and BLS are required; valid American Heart Association BLS certification must be maintained.
Ability to use 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 is 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.
Progressive Care Course completion or Progressive Care Certification.
Phlebotomy Certification or IV Certification.
Critical Care Course completion or CCRN Certification.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, plan, and intervene in actual or potential patient health problems, and evaluate patient responses to care.
Provide patient education and participate in discharge planning.
Mobilize patients and prevent skin breakdown and falls by implementing appropriate measures.
Collaborate with, coordinate, and guide designated care-team members in planning safe patient care and achieving patient-care goals.
Document care and services in accordance with applicable professional, accreditation, Department of Health, and hospital standards and policies.