ICU SPECIALTY Registered Nurse ( RN), Elizabeth, NJ, Full Time, Nights, 7P-7:30A - Elizabeth New Jersey

Company: Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Location: Elizabeth, New Jersey
Posted On: 05/09/2024

Job Overview:Trinitas Intensive Care Unit is a collaborative closed 25 bed capacity mixed with medical and surgical cases under 25-year-Intensivist Care Program. We provide management of acutely ill patients with life-threatening conditions requiring complex assessment, high-intensity therapies and interventions, and continuous nursing vigilance. Our care management consists of care bundles based on evidence-based practices that are executed with compassion and care.

Our Intensive Care Nurses work with all patients and their families to create healing, humane, and caring behaviors in a safe environment while focusing also on patient advocacy. They are supported by a clinical nurse specialist that provides education and the opportunity to learn. They are also assisted by a clinical coordinator who takes charge 24 hours/day.Qualifications:

• A graduate from an accredited school of Nursing
• Baccalaureate or Associate Degree in NursingRequired:
  • ICU experience OR at least 1 year of Med/Surg or Telemetry experience required
  • Current and active New Jersey RN licensure is required.
  • Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) is required upon hire
  • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) upon hire or within 6 months of the start date.
  • Required National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification within 1 year of employment
  • Maintain Joint Commission Readiness
  • Maintain CEUs
  • Successful completion of all Orientation Programs.Certifications and Licenses Required:
    • The American Heart Association BLS Certification upon hire
    • Active New Jersey Registered Nurse LicenseScheduling Requirements:
      • Night Shift, 7PM-7:30AM
      • Required to work every other weekend and holiday rotationEssential Functions:
        • The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in the health care system within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards and assures awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics.
        • The Registered Nurse assures safety in practice and is inclusive of the principles of evidence-based practice by maintaining a realization of their own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge of self and others in the patient care team by communication with and utilizing resources and programs available.
        • The Registered Nurse is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors.
        • The Registered Nurse is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served.
        • The Registered Nurse is responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborates with other patient care providers.
        • The Registered Nurse is responsible for consistently setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement.
        • The Registered Nurse participates in patient teaching and discharge planning. Participates in unit Performance Improvement evaluation activities.
        • The Registered Nurse is an individual practitioner and the interdisciplinary team manager, who utilizes the nursing process to integrate all aspects of the provision of care and individualizes the plan of care to address a specific patient s needs.Benefits and Perks: At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
          • Paid Time Off (PTO)
          • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
          • Dental and Vision Insurance
          • Retirement Plans
          • Short & Long Term Disability
          • Life & Accidental Death Insurance
          • Tuition Reimbursement
          • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
          • Wellness Programs
          • Voluntary Benefits
          • Discounts through our partners, such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.Equal Opportunity Employer More...

                

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