RN - ICU

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HOB TEMP HPAE RN Secaucus, NJ, US

Salary: $85.00 To $85.00 Annually

• Adheres to CLABSI and CAUTI protocols
• Performs venipuncture, IV infusion therapy and pump usage
• Wound care assessment, documentation and wound prevention protocol as per policy
• Completes Plan of Care. Initiate, review and resolve based on diagnosis and history
• Completes assessments and reassessments and required documentation accurately and timely
• Renders appropriate nutritional care including enteral + parenteral therapies
• Medication administration which includes critical medications and evaluates response
• Adheres to infection prevention protocol including but not limited to hand hygiene, PPE and universal precautions
• Administration of blood and blood products
• Able to perform chest PT, oral, naso, tracheostomy, endo, and tracheal suctioning
• Activates Core Measures and Septic Protocols as indicated
• Reports critical Lab, Radiology, EKG, + ABG values to MD according to policy
• Interprets cardiac monitor rhythm + performs appropriate interventions
• Identifies + responds to emergency situations
• Proficient in ventilation management + pulmonary support
• Demonstrates proficiency in life support; code blue and Rapid Response
• Adapts to varied age specific patient populations; e.g. infant, toddler, adult, etc.
• Identifies concomitant health + social needs of patients
• Ensures proper discharge instructions and medication reconciliation including follow-up referral
• Assists with bedside interventional procedures
• Documents patients pain assessment, pain goal and documents prn effectiveness of pain medications within 1 hour of administration
• Administers Stat medications within one half hour of physicians order
• Verifies all physician orders in Careview
• Demonstrates proficiency in administration of emergency medications and drips
• Reports any changes in patients condition immediately to either Hospitalist or Attending Physician.
• Documents for restraints done per protocol.
• Completes documentation for patient transfers to another facility
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by completing their assignments and charting within the designated time of their shift
• Initiates DVT prophylaxis when appropriate
• Proficient in neuromuscular blocking agents and train of four

• Current NJ State RN license
• BSN preferred
• BLS, ACLS certifications - AHA approved
• Minimum of 2 Years of experience in Intensive Care Unit