Req #: 0000174106 Category: ICU/Critical Care Nursing Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Department: Cardio Thoracic ICU Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr, 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039 Job Overview The Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) is designed specifically for the care of postoperative cardiac and thoracic surgery patients. Our CTICU offers cardiac and patients who need more focused heart monitoring a special unit that is committed to patients and their families - providing comforting and healing care. The CTICU Registered Nurse will manage post-open heart patients, which involves monitoring hemodynamics and multiple drips, as well as caring for IABP, Impella, and CRRT. Manage post-open-heart patients, which involves monitoring hemodynamics and multiple drips, as well as caring for IABP, Impella, and CRRT. Qualifications Minimum 2 years critical care or recent/current telemetry experience is required. Strong critical thinking/assessment skills. Must be I.V. certified from an approved facility or completion of requirements for I.V. certification within 90 days of hire to unit. Completion of all Orientation requirements of Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. Successful completion of all Orientation Programs. Certifications And Licenses Required Current and active New Jersey RN licensure is required. Baccalaureate Degree or Associate Degree in Nursing Basic Life Support (BLS) and ACLS certification are required through the American Heart Association (AHA). Scheduling Requirements Day Shift, 7A-8P, 12.5-Hour Shift, Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week Required to work every other weekend and holiday rotations Essential Functions The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in the health care system within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards and assures awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics. The Registered Nurse assures safety in practice and is inclusive of the principles of evidence-based practice by maintaining a realization of their own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge of self and others in the patient care team by communication with and utilizing resource persons and programs available. The Registered Nurse is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors. The Registered Nurse is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served. The Registered Nurse is responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborates with other patient care providers. The Registered Nurse is responsible for consistently setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement. The Registered Nurse is an individual practitioner and the interdisciplinary team manager, who utilizes the nursing process to integrate all aspects of the provision of care and individualizes the plan of care to address a specific patient s needs. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. Benefits And Perks At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health. Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Plans Short & Long Term Disability Life & Accidental Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Discounts through our partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered facilities, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering best-in-class work experience for every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact on local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer