Registered Nurse (RN) ICU Full Time Days

Req #: 0000254242 | Full-Time | Day Shift | Jersey City Medical Center – Intensive Care Unit

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

About the Role

Since 1882, Jersey City Medical Center has provided Hudson County advanced, state-of-the-art medical treatment across a broad spectrum of different disciplines. Our facility is located on a 15-acre campus and includes both the Wilzig Hospital and the Provident Bank Ambulatory Center. From screenings and diagnostics to life-saving, intensive care, our patients can count on a patient-centric approach that puts their comfort and well-being at the forefront of everything we do.

Jersey City Medical Center has the distinction of having earned 14 “A” national safety ratings from the Leapfrog Group since the program's inception in 2012. Jersey City Medical Center is one of only 401 hospitals in the U.S. to earn a Magnet Designation for Nursing Excellence, and the only hospital in Hudson County to have received the designation three times.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards, ensuring awareness of ethical standards as defined by the ANA code of ethics.
• Maintain a realization of own individual level of knowledge and experience, assuming responsibility for advancing knowledge of self and others on the patient care team through communication and utilization of available resources.
• Report identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (e.g., damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors.
• Understand the patient population served.
• Supervise and direct the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborate with other patient care providers.
• Consistently set and evaluate priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement.
• Utilize the nursing process to integrate all aspects of the provision of care and individualize the plan of care to address specific patient needs.
• Perform other duties as required; responsibilities may change with or without notice.

Requirements

• ASN or Nursing Diploma from an accredited school of nursing.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License.
• BLS certification upon hire and ACLS Certification within 6 months of start date.
• Documented completion of TCAR – Trauma Care After Resuscitation every 2 years.
• Completion of Critical Care Course after 3 months.

Preferred Qualifications

• Med./Surg. Telemetry and/or ICU nursing experience.
• CCRN Certifications.

Schedule

• Day shift, 35.3 hours per week (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM).
• Monday – Friday and every other weekend.

Pay

$47.85 - $67.04 per hour

Benefits

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time.
• Retirement Plans.
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Disability and Life Insurance.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Student Loan Planning Support.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellness Programs.
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance).
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities.
• Discounts through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon.