New to Virtua hires are eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $15,000

*Minimum of 1 year of ICU experience is required

*2 year commitment

1 year of Hospital based nursing experience required for consideration
PCU/Step-down strongly preferred

Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes *NEW* Neuro Critical Care Unit

The Neuro Critical Care Unit is an 18-bed ICU at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital focused on the care of critically ill neurologic and neurosurgical patients. This includes stroke (ischemic and hemorrhagic), subarachnoid, subdural, and epidural hemorrhages, cerebral aneurysms, brain tumors, complex spine surgeries, central nervous system infections, neuromuscular disorders, and management of seizure/status epilepticus.

As a Neuro-ICU nurse, your roles and responsibilities will include conducting thorough neurological assessments of patients, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team on the development and implementation of individualized care plans, and providing comprehensive education and support to patients and their families. Candidates will exhibit an ability to work with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced challenging environment, as well as demonstrate strong critical thinking, communication and organizational skills and ability to remain current in knowledge of critical care. Neurocritical care specific training is provided by our dedicated education team and supplemented by other neuro specific coursework

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of nursing care. The professional nurse assumes the responsibility and accountability for the appropriate delegation of patient care to other members of the health care team.

Position Responsibilities

• Performs an assessment of the patient, leading to development, implementation and evaluation of a plan of care.
• Administers, monitors and documents therapeutic interventions and regimes.
• Participates in clinical decision-making.
• Educates patient and family/responsible party regarding disease process, individual care needs, wellness, safety issues, etc.
• Delegates and monitors care rendered by other members of nursing department and healthcare team.
• Participates in orientation, education and development of healthcare team.
• Identifies and participates in the performance improvement activities.
• Maintains professional and departmental level competencies.

Position Qualifications Required:

Required Experience: 0-1 years’ experience required, 2-4 preferred

Required Education: Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred

Training/Certification/Licensure: NJ RN License; Refer to the Educational/Regulatory Requirement (Department Specific) policy in the Nursing Administrative Manual