Staff Nurse, Critical Care Services, Coronary Care Unit, CCU - Per Diem

University Hospital, Newark NJ•Newark, NJ

20h

About The Position

The Staff Nurse in Critical Care Services’ Coronary Care Unit (CCU) is accountable for the care activities, safety, and goal achievement of assigned patients. The nurse assesses, diagnoses, plans, and intervenes in actual or potential health problems, then evaluates patients’ responses to care. Responsibilities also include patient education and discharge planning, mobilizing patients, preventing skin breakdown and falls, and implementing appropriate measures to support patient safety and care goals. As a member of a designated care team, the Registered Professional Nurse collaborates with, coordinates, and guides team members in planning care in a safe environment. Care is planned and delivered in accordance with patient and family developmental stages and cultural expectations. Competent practice is demonstrated through patient and family goal achievement and satisfaction, and through care and services documented in accordance with professional standards, accreditation standards, public health requirements, and University Hospital policies and procedures. The nurse is a licensed professional and interdisciplinary team member who exemplifies the behavioral expectations of the role and Nursing Department philosophy.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of New Jersey.
ACLS and BLS required; maintain valid American Heart Association BLS certification.
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 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; evaluate patients’ responses to care.
Promote patient safety and achievement of care goals for assigned patients.
Provide patient education and participate in discharge planning.
Mobilize patients and take measures to prevent skin breakdown and falls.
Collaborate with, coordinate, and guide designated care team members in planning patient care.
Plan care according to patient and family developmental stages and cultural expectations.
Document care and services in accordance with applicable professional, accreditation, public health, and hospital standards and policies.
Exemplify the behavioral expectations of the Registered Professional Nurse role and Nursing Department philosophy.