RN - ICU - Travel - Nights

Duties:
Job Function 1: Assessment skills
Has competent knowledge of all the normal stages of growth and development from Pediatric to Geriatric and delivers patient care appropriately
Performs thorough assessments that are systematic, comprehensive and accurate.
Job Function: 02
Clinical Skills
Consistently demonstrates competent clinical skills
Performs direct patient care activities in support of patient care delivery and team concept
Provides competent and appropriate nursing care to the population of the unit
Demonstrates knowledge and skill of emergency equipment and procedures.
Job Function: 03
Documentation
Maintains complete and accurate documentation
Demonstrates knowledge of documentation guidelines
Assumes primary responsibility for documenting components of the nursing process and patient's progress toward meeting outcomes in the patient's chart including patient education.
Job Function: 04
Professionalism
Demonstrates professional practice responsibility
Demonstrates knowledge of policies and procedures and is able to identify areas for clinical and professional growth.
Job Function: 05
Patient Satisfaction
Consistently responds to patient's/families and co-workers in a professional, courteous, positive manner to promotes an environment where the patient and family is at the center and the patient care team works cooperatively toward their goal and objectives
Maintains confidentiality according to HIPPA guidelines.
Job Function: 06
Safety
Consistently follows the National Patient Safety Goals including following Universal Protocol and identifying patient's utilizing 2 patient identifiers
Demonstrates use of safe transfer techniques and proper body mechanics for self, and patient's.
Job Function: 07
Unit Specific Job Function
Demonstrates knowledge of the conditions/diagnoses, procedures and equipment encountered for surgical patient's
Individualizes patient care according to the procedure and type of anesthesia across the continuum of care
Assesses patient reaction and understanding of procedure/instructions.
Job Function: 08
Responsibility and Accountability
Contributes to the perioperative team by assuming responsibility and accountability for directing patient care by prioritizing the care of patient's depending on their needs and any changes in their condition.
Job Function: 09
Patient Education and Chart Completion
Assesses patient's understanding of surgical procedure/instructions, actively including the patient and family members in teaching
Performs pre-operative and postoperative assessment and education.
Job Function: 10
Duties Specific to PAT RN
Supports the completion of patient testing in a timely manner
Evaluates Pre Admission Testing (PAT) orders for appropriateness and for potential omissions based on proposed surgery, patient age, and current state of health.
Physical Requirements: As defined by Occupation Safety/OMS

Education:
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Associates or Bachelor's Degree - Preferred

Languages:
English( Speak, Read, Write )

Skills:
1 year ICU experience - Required RN License - Required BLS - Required ACLS - Required

City: Pompton Plains

Schedule:
Start Date: 11/11/2024
End Date: 02/08/2025
Schedule Notes: Days per week: 3 nights per week Shift: 7p-7:30a On call or weekends required?: No on call, every other weekend Float: ability to float to intermediate level of care, willing to float to med/surg as well preferred
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Hours Per Day: 12.00
Days Per Week: 3.00