RN - ICU - Night Shift Only

Responsibilities

• Adheres to CLABSI and CAUTI protocols
• Performs venipuncture, IV infusion therapy, and pump usage
• Conducts wound care assessment, documentation, and follows wound prevention protocol as per policy
• Completes Plan of Care, initiates, reviews, and resolves based on diagnosis and history
• Completes assessments and reassessments and required documentation accurately and timely
• Renders appropriate nutritional care including enteral and parenteral therapies
• Administers medications, including critical medications, and evaluates response
• Adheres to infection prevention protocol including hand hygiene, PPE, and universal precautions
• Administers blood and blood products
• Performs chest physiotherapy, oral, naso, tracheostomy, endo, and tracheal suctioning
• Activates Core Measures and Septic Protocols as indicated
• Reports critical lab, radiology, EKG, and ABG values to MD according to policy
• Interprets cardiac monitor rhythm and performs appropriate interventions
• Identifies and responds to emergency situations
• Proficient in ventilation management and pulmonary support
• Demonstrates proficiency in life support, code blue, and Rapid Response
• Adapts to varied age-specific patient populations (e.g., infant, toddler, adult)
• Identifies concomitant health and social needs of patients
• Ensures proper discharge instructions and medication reconciliation, including follow-up referral
• Assists with bedside interventional procedures
• Documents patient pain assessment, pain goal, and effectiveness of PRN pain medications within 1 hour of administration
• Administers stat medications within one-half hour of physician’s order
• Verifies all physician orders in Careview
• Demonstrates proficiency in administration of emergency medications and drips
• Reports any changes in patient condition immediately to Hospitalist or Attending Physician
• Documents restraints per protocol
• Completes documentation for patient transfers to another facility
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by completing assignments and charting within the designated shift time
• Initiates DVT prophylaxis when appropriate
• Proficient in neuromuscular blocking agents and train-of-four

Requirements

• Current NJ State RN license
• BSN preferred
• BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA approved)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Intensive Care Unit