RN - ICU - Night Shift at Hudson Regional Hospital

Secaucus, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Venipuncture, IV Infusion Therapy, Wound Care Assessment, Plan of Care, Nutritional Care, Medication Administration, Infection Prevention, Blood Administration, Chest PT, Emergency Response, Ventilation Management, Life Support, Patient Assessment, DVT Prophylaxis, Documentation, Critical Lab Reporting

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Specific Competencies: 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 Able to perform chest PT, oral, naso, tracheostomy, endo, and tracheal suctioning 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 EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Current NJ State RN license BSN preferred BLS, ACLS certifications - AHA approved Minimum of 2 Years of experience in Intensive Care Unit

Responsibilities

The RN in the ICU is responsible for adhering to protocols related to infection prevention, medication administration, and patient assessments. They must also manage critical situations and provide appropriate care based on patient needs.