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Critical Care Registered Nurse. Job in Newark Gr8Jobs
Job Description
The Critical Care Registered Nurse provides direct, evidence-informed care to adult patients in the ICU, including MICU and Neuro ICU, with cross-training to CVICU. Working full-time nights, this RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates complex care; performs hemodynamic and cardiac rhythm monitoring; manages ventilated and critically ill patients; coordinates with physicians and the care team; and educates patients and families while maintaining safety, quality, and confidentiality. Responsibilities Provide comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for ICU patients. Monitor and interpret hemodynamic parameters and cardiac rhythms, responding promptly to changes in condition. Administer medications, blood products, and treatments safely, following physician orders and protocols. Manage ventilators and other critical care equipment in collaboration with respiratory therapy and physicians. Communicate clinical changes, test results, and concerns to physicians and the interdisciplinary team. Educate patients and families about conditions, treatments, and discharge needs while supporting coping. Maintain accurate, timely documentation and uphold patient safety, privacy, and infection control standards. Support orientation of new staff and collaborate in quality and performance improvement activities. Required Skills Critical care nursing Hemodynamic monitoring Ventilator management Cardiac rhythm interpretation Medication administration Patient assessment Care planning ACLS protocols BLS protocols Patient and family education