Staff Nurse, Critical Care Services – Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU),

Job Summary

This role involves the comprehensive assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of care for designated patients. It encompasses aspects such as patient education, discharge planning, encouraging mobilization, and implementing strategies to prevent falls and minimize skin breakdown. The nurse will work collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure care is safely delivered, centered around the needs of both patients and their families, while also documenting all services per established professional standards and hospital regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments and develop care plans for assigned patients.
• Deliver effective patient education and discharge planning.
• Support patient mobilization efforts and prevent occurrences of falls and skin breakdown.
• Collaborate with the care team for coordinated, safe, and family-centered healthcare.
• Document all care and services in compliance with hospital policies and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid New Jersey Registered Nurse license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
• Completion of FIT testing.
• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• Relevant experience in adult medical/surgical or critical care settings is beneficial.
• Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and organization.
• Completion of a progressive care course or certification, as well as phlebotomy or IV certification, within six months if not previously obtained.