RN - MICU at Deborah Heart and Lung Center summary:
The RN - MICU provides primary nursing care to critically ill adult and geriatric patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary health issues, utilizing the nursing process for unpredictable outcomes. This role involves mentoring student nurse externs and requires a minimum of one year of acute care nursing experience, with a preference for cardiopulmonary and critical care backgrounds. The position demands a New Jersey State Nursing License and certifications in BLS, ACLS, and other critical care skills.
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Position Summary: Utilizes the nursing process to provide and direct primary nursing care to complicated, critically ill adult and geriatric patients with cardiovascular/pulmonary health deficits, in whom outcomes may be unpredictable; participates in the care of unstable or complicated patients: is supported by the charge nurse and/or CN III in caring for complicated patients with unpredictable outcomes. Serves as a mentor to student nurse externs.
Experience: : A minimum of 1 year experience acute care nursing is required.; cardiopulmonary and critical care experience preferred
Education: Graduate of accredited diploma, associate degree or baccalaureate degree nursing program
Required License / Credentials: NJ State Nursing License
Other Required Skills: BLS -C certification, Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation, IV Therapy certification, Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring, ACLS and mock code within 90 days of hire/promotion or- at the first available course offering.
Contact With Others: Adheres to Hospital and HIPPA privacy policies.
Supervision Given: Delegates activities to ancillary nursing staff, student nurses and LPN.
Supervision Received: Works under general supervision of nurse manager or designated charge nurse.
72 hours per pay period / 7P-7A Shift
EOE
Licenses & Certifications
Keywords:
registered nurse, MICU, critical care nursing, nursing process, patient care, cardiovascular health, pulmonary health, healthcare, acute care, BLS certification