Registered Nurse - ICU
Prime Healthcare · Passaic, New Jersey, US
Overview Department: Intensive Care UnitShift: Full-time, Nights Bonus: $15,000. 00 Sign-On The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Intensive Care Unit is responsib...
Job description
Overview Department: Intensive Care UnitShift: Full-time, Nights Bonus: $15,000.00 Sign-On: The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Intensive Care Unit is responsible for the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to adult and geriatric patients. The RN addresses the psychosocial, physical, and overall care needs of patients, ensuring safe and effective treatment in a critical care environment. Responsibilities: Deliver direct patient care in accordance with nursing standards and unit protocols. Continuously assess, monitor, and document patients’ physiologic and hemodynamic status. Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team members to communicate patient conditions and changes promptly. Maintain and ensure proper functioning of ICU equipment and supplies; prepare and obtain necessary materials for patient care. Monitor and support patients during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Participate in departmental performance improvement and continuous quality improvement initiatives. Support the Cardiovascular Laboratory team as needed, ensuring readiness of procedure rooms and availability of necessary equipment and s...