CarePoint Health is one of New Jerseys leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals Christ Hospital in Jersey City, Hoboken University Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center. CarePoint united three area hospitals to provide 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals.

CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.

The Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of care. The RN assumes the responsibility and accountability for the delegation of patient care to other members of the health care team. As an integral member of the health care team, coordinates patient care and communicates and collaborates extensively with the other members of the healthcare team, patients and/or patient's family or significant other(s). Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Evaluate and monitor the patients progress.
2. Order, interpret and evaluate diagnostics tests to identify and assess the patients condition.
3. Deliver regular updates to physicians, patients, and their family members.
4. Begin treatment and monitor doses.
5. If necessary, respond to a medical emergency and alert the appropriate doctors.
6. Care for patient needs throughout their recovery in the ICU unit.
7. Maintain patient records.
8. Create and implement effective care plans.
9. Responsible for maintaining care standards in the ICU department
10. Assist in the care of traumas, cardiac arrests, strokes, and other triage situations.
11. Demonstration of sound decision-making in emergency scenarios based on patient conditions such as vital signs, patient presentation, and assessments.
12. Consult and coordinate with health care team members about whole patient care plans.
13. Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
14. Assist physicians with procedures as requested
15. Ensure that equipment is working properly while in use and stored properly after use.
16. Responding to life-saving situations, using nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
17. Act as a patient advocate.
18. Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

$5000 sign-on bonus!

Full Time Day shift, 7am-730pm with alternating weekends.

• Associates Degree in Nursing required; BSN Preferred
• Previous critical care experience including but not limited to angioplasty, ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring, ICP, ECG interpretation, defibrillation, AICD, transcutaneous and transvenous pacing, physical assessments, transporting critically ill patients.
• Current New Jersey Registered Nurse License.
• Completion of a critical care course, CCRN preferred, completion of BLS, ACLS (American Heart Association), and IV certification.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

A minimum of one (1) year RN experience is required to qualify for the sign-on bonus (*)

Competitive pay Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401k with Company match Generous paid time off Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Advancement and career development opportunities

Influenza Vaccinations are a requirement for employment at CarePoint Health. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from CarePoint.

CarePoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.