Desk Secretary Medical ICU

Trenton, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 18 - 21

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the unit

We are a 14 bed Medical ICU that cares for patients who are hemodynamically unstable and require continuous medication infusions close monitoring and intensive nursing care. We are largely a cardiac unit that manages our own Balloon Pumps Impellas and occasionally Pulmonary Artery Catheters. The RNs are trained to do CRRT and have extensive experience in proning those patients with ARDS. Our typical patient ratio is usually 2:1 for all ICU patients and if they are unstable and critical then typically 1:1. There are times where we hold on to step-down patients and at times we may group them at 3:1. Our charge nurses and Shift Leads typically respond to all Rapid Response Calls throughout the hospital and are also responsible for all Codes as well.

We have great quality outcomes and are committed to quality care that we provide our patients. Our Intensivists are very involved in the unit and rely on nursing input during our multidisciplinary rounds. We typically have a great retention rate here on the unit and have large amounts of experience between all of our nurses. 3ICU is known for their outstanding teamwork welcoming environment and multidisciplinary approach to patient care. We are proud of the outstanding quality and patient outcomes the team strives to achieve for all patients.

About Trenton Hospital

This Magnet-designated facility provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for its patients and is one of four recipients of the Truven Health Advantage Award in the category of Health and Clinical Outcomes. It is home to nine university affiliated residency programs. Here you will find a Level II trauma center that is a nationally recognized heart vascular and pulmonary specialties along with other specialties like orthopedics neurosurgery and womens health.

Scope of work

Under direction of licensed nursing staff provides general clerical duties reception duties and requisition of supplies equipment and coordinates with other departments for unit efficiency. Assists in maintaining the general function of the nursing unit. Answers call lights and forwards requests to appropriate team members. Schedule follow up physician appointments for patients upon discharge. Assembles disassembles and maintains patient medical record per unit standard. Maintains their competency and knowledge of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) including ongoing updates.

Range of Pay

Range of pay between $18.03 and $21.71 based on experience.

Qualifications

High School Graduate or Equivalent required

1 year of relevant experience Medical related experience preferred

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Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
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Primary Location

SITE - Trenton Hospital - 5450 Fort St - Trenton

Department Name

ICU Nursing - Trenton

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

Hours of Work

2:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend

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About the unitWe are a 14 bed Medical ICU that cares for patients who are hemodynamically unstable and require continuous medication infusions close monitoring and intensive nursing care. We are largely a cardiac unit that manages our own Balloon Pumps Impellas and occasionally Pulmonary Artery Cath...