ICU Step-Down RN
Neptune, NJ
Modern Healthcare Solutions
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse is responsible for evaluating patients and assisting physicians with patient care. This role involves planning, implementing, and documenting nursing care tailored to each patient’s needs. The RN identifies patient requirements and establishes care priorities through thorough assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and coordinate individualized plans of care for assigned patients based on initial and ongoing assessments.
• Initiate assessments based on patient problems or needs, physician diagnoses, and functional health frameworks.
• Perform therapeutic nursing interventions and manage overall patient care.
• Document care accordance with established standards and patient acuity.
• Advocate for evidence-based practice care standards and support the adoption of such practices in care delivery.
• Provide patient-centric care reflective of professional nursing practice standards.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Float to different units within competency as required.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of prior RN experience working in a Medical/Surgical/Telemetry unit in a major acute care hospital setting.
• Strong background in Medical/Surgical/Telemetry nursing.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience with ventilator management.
• Post-cardiac surgery and/or post-surgical nursing experience.

Required Hard Skills:

• Neuro experience.
• Epic charting experience.
• Ventilator management (preferred).

Education:

• Required: ASN.
• Preferred: BSN.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• ACLS-AHA
• NIHSS
• BLS-AHA
• CEU Contact Stroke - 4 Hours
• Telemetry
• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse license or multi-state compact license.

Schedule Notes:

This role is for a Neuro Surgical Step Down Unit with a schedule of 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, working three 12-hour shifts. Weekends and holidays are required as needed, and floating to other units may be required based on operational needs.

Additional Information:

This position is suitable for candidates with a strong commitment to patient care and evidence-based practices, as well as a willingness to cultivate personal and professional growth within a dynamic healthcare environment.