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

Intensive Care Registered Nurse (RN) - Brooklyn, NY

Position Overview

• Provide direct patient care utilizing the nursing process.
• Responsible for prescribing, delegating, and coordinating care for assigned patients.
• Deliver care based on established nursing standards, hospital policies, and multidisciplinary practices.
• 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.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assess immediate and ongoing care needs of patients and their significant others.
2. Develop comprehensive, current care plans addressing physical, psychosocial, spiritual needs, patient teaching, and discharge planning.
3. Provide and oversee direct patient care according to assessed needs and medical regimen.
4. Observe, evaluate, document, and communicate patient responses to illness and treatments; ensure timely reassessment.
5. Coordinate overall care plan implementation, establish care priorities with multidisciplinary team, and ensure age-specific care needs are met.
6. Accept accountability for nursing interventions and outcomes based on clinical judgment.
7. Participate in quality improvement activities related to patient care and nursing standards.
8. Communicate effectively, manage stressful situations, and facilitate interdisciplinary relationships.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in orientation of nursing staff.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities as delegated.
• Assist with patient coverage and work on other units 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, including education and certifications.
• Participate in professional and community organizations.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Qualifications

• Education: BSN required.
• Experience: 3-5 years in a Level I or II Trauma Center preferred; no experience required but some preferred.
• Certifications: TCAR, BLS, ACLS, PALS, AHA Stroke certification required.
• Skills: Competent in CRRT machine operation, ventilator/tracheostomy and gastrostomy tube care, medication titration, and arterial lines (A-lines).
• Preferred Certifications: CRRT, CCRN, TCRN.

Additional Skills

• Ability to fully utilize electronic health record systems and relevant healthcare/billing systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills.