Registered Nurse - CTICU (Full Time or Part Time)

Critical Care Registered Nurse – CTICU – Up to $152,000 – Full time – Southern Westchester/ New York Area
 
Position Summary
This prestigious hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) - CTICU to provide direct, high-quality patient care in a collaborative environment. The Registered Nurse works closely with patients, families, peers, physicians, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to assess patient needs, develop care plans, and implement and evaluate treatment regimens. The RN demonstrates leadership, professionalism, and a commitment to accountability and ongoing growth.
 
Registered Nurse – CTICU Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse will:

• Adhere to prestigious hospital's Performance Standards, Policies, and Behaviors.
• Provide respectful and culturally sensitive care, promoting mutual respect, shared decision-making, and informed consent.
• Utilize the nursing process to meet the age-specific needs of the patient in all aspects of care: biophysical, psychosocial, education, safety/environment, and discharge planning.
• Prioritize and address patient care and unit-based issues through appropriate decision-making.
• Administer blood and blood products following established policies.
• Collaborate and communicate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure optimal care.
• Integrate patient rights and nursing ethics into work practice.
• Adhere to infection control standards to reduce the risk of nosocomial infections.
• Follow the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals to ensure quality and safety.
• Delegate tasks to ancillary staff in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act.
• Uphold the ANA Code of Nursing Ethics & Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice.
• Support, promote, and practice within the Prestigious Hospital Professional Nursing Practice Model.
• Contribute to sustaining and advancing the Magnet model.
• Participate in Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Complete required competencies and attend mandatory in-services.
• Attend staff meetings as required/requested.
• Utilize cost containment practices.
• Assume Charge Nurse responsibilities when necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

 
Registered Nurse – CTICU Education & Experience Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a current New York RN license/registration.
• BSN required.
• Knowledge of current nursing, medical, and health trends to ensure effective patient care.
• Minimum one year of acute care nursing experience preferred (except for medical-surgical or step-down units).
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) required.
• ACLS certification (American Heart Association) required for all RNs, except NICU and OR nurses.
• PALS certification (American Heart Association) required for RNs in PACU, Pediatrics, Emergency Department, Ambulatory Surgery, and related units.
• NRP certification required for RNs in Mother-Baby, Labor & Delivery, and NICU (within 6 months of hire).
• Oncology nurses must meet one of the following:
  • Maintain current cancer-specific certification by an accredited certification program.
  • Earn 36 cancer-related continuing education contact hours every 3 years (monitored by the department manager).
• Emergency Department RNs must complete de-escalation training within 1 year of hire.
• Successful completion of Department and Unit Orientation Program.

 
Registered Nurse – CTICU Core Competencies

• Teamwork & Adaptability
• Acts as a Professional Role Model
• Strong Assessment Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills (verbal and written)
• Attention to Detail
• Effective Planning & Organizing
• Strong Problem-Solving, Judgment, and Decision-Making Skills
• Stress Tolerance

 
Physical/Mental Demands & Work Environment

• Exposure to chemicals required to perform tasks (as listed in the hospital’s SDS database).
• Ability to move about freely at least 85% of the time.
• Must be able to remain stationary for prolonged periods.
• Frequently moves/transports objects up to 50 pounds and assists patients of all weights with appropriate support.
• Must work in an environment with continuous interruptions.
• Ability to assess and respond to rapidly changing situational needs of patients, department, and hospital.
• Must adapt to a high-stress and fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions.
• Ability to detect and respond to emergency sounds and signals at all times.
• Must constantly operate computer systems, equipment, and other devices.
• Ability to concentrate on fine detail with interruptions and attend to tasks for extended periods.
• Must understand and relate to theories behind multiple related concepts and manage multiple tasks throughout the day.

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Contact Details:
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Tom Stock direct on +191 726 81179

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