Summary of Job Function

• Utilizes the nursing process to effectively assess the needs of patients; identifies a plan of care; implements and evaluates the care given
• Provides direct and indirect care to patients and leads the patient care team toward goal achievement
• Coordinates and directs care given by other team members
• Addresses system issues to facilitate the provision of quality and efficient care
• Delegates appropriately to other team members
• Excellent communication skills, leadership, ability, time management and problem-solving skills required

Job Qualifications/Education/Training/Certification/Licensure

• A minimum of two years recent clinical experience in critical care required
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required through the American Heart Association
• Registered Nurse with a current State of New Jersey RN license
• Excellent communication skills, leadership, ability, time management and problem-solving skills required

Job-Specific Requirements of Position (including, but not limited to)

• Participates in discharge planning
• Anticipates potential length of stay or discharge problems
• Proactively involves the healthcare team to reduce length of stay and utilization of resources Participates in discharge planning
• Completes admission assessment according to policy
• Reassesses patient condition per policy
• Interprets and utilizes clinical data in the plan of care
• Assesses patient for the potential risk factors
• Responds effectively in an emergency situation so that the patient s immediate needs are addressed
• Assesses learning needs, readiness to learn and actual or potential barriers