Registered Nurse- ICU (MICU/CICU)F/T DAY & NIGHT 12/HR SHIFTS We are currently seeking RNs
for immediate full-time day and night flex shift opportunities in our MICU/CICU
. Our ideal candidate will have 1-2 years current/recent Critical Care or IMCU experience. Must be able to handle the challenges of a busy fast paced environment, be quick-thinking, with strong assessment skills and the ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure.
DUTIES - Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
- Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
- Administer prescribed medications, change dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
- Instruct and educate patients and families.
- Provide respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring for patients.
- Carry out physician orders.
- Orient and mentor new staff members.
- Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
- Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
- Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
Tagged as: micu / cciu
Requirements - Must be a graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program - BSN preferred
- NY State RN License required
- 1-2 years' IMCU or Critical Care Experience preferred
- Will consider LTC/Subacute experience
- BLS and ACLS required
- Must have strong assessment skills and ability to work in high stress situations.
Salary: $55.92 /hr. Plus Differentials & Full 1199 Benefits