ICU Registered Nurse
Brooklyn, New York
The Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Intensive Care

Location: Brooklyn, New York
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Prescribe, delegate, and coordinate care for assigned patients.
• Deliver care according to established nursing standards, policies, and procedures.
• Diagnose and treat human responses to actual and potential health problems through case finding, health teaching, counseling, and supportive/restorative care.
• Supervise care provided by LPNs, RNs on permit, nursing attendants, technicians, and supplemental staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess immediate and ongoing care needs of patients and their significant others.
• Develop comprehensive, current care plans addressing physical, psychosocial, spiritual, teaching, and discharge needs.
• Provide direct patient care based on assessments and medical regimens.
• Oversee all aspects of patient care and supervise other nursing personnel within scope of practice.
• Observe, evaluate, document, and communicate patient responses to illness and treatments.
• Ensure timely reassessment and follow-up when patient condition or diagnosis changes.
• Coordinate nursing interventions consistent with medical regimens.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to establish care priorities.
• Integrate age-specific care needs (e.g., pediatrics, geriatrics) into care plans.
• Accept accountability for nursing interventions and outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement activities related to patient care and nursing standards.
• Communicate effectively and manage stressful situations professionally.
• Participate in orientation, charge responsibilities, and coverage of patients as needed.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Serve as a clinical resource for student nurses.
• Engage in meetings, committees, educational programs, research, and pilot projects.
• Pursue continuing professional growth, education, and certifications.
• Participate in professional and community organizations.

Schedule

• Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM, 3 days per week plus every other weekend
• Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 3 days per week plus every other weekend
• 2 positions available for each shift
• 40 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York
• Minimum of 3 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCAR)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• AHA Stroke Certification
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Experience with medication titration
• Trauma experience