RN Charge Lead MICU
Trenton, NJ - USA
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 closemonitoringand intensive nursing care. We arelargely acardiac unit that manages our own Balloon PumpsImpellasand occasionally Pulmonary Artery Catheters. TheRNsare trained to do CRRT and have extensive experience inproningthose 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 havegreat qualityoutcomes and are committed toqualitycare that weprovideour Intensivists arevery involvedin the unit and rely on nursing input during our multidisciplinary typically have a great retention rate here on the unit and havelarge amountsof experience betweenall ofour 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
TheChargeLead Nurserole is to provide direct oversight and supervision of all on line unit processes. This is inclusive of but not limited to staffing and scheduling changes affecting current shift patient care issues and concerns. Appropriate allocation of resources responding to all codes and handling employee issues and addition to ensuring consistent flow of patients through the department. Functions within the framework of policies and procedures of the hospital and demonstrates growth/development.
Qualifications
- Associates Degree or equivalent Graduated from an accredited school of nursing Required
- Bachelors Degree BSN Preferred
- Bachelors Degree For new hires or recent promotions with ADN or Diploma must complete BSN within 5 years of hire. Required
- 2 years of relevant experience recent nursing experience. Required
- MI Registered Nurse (RN) Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from one of the following organizations - American Heart Association American Red Cross or Canadian Heart and Stroke Required upon hire
How Corewell Health cares for you
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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 - TrentonDepartment Name
Intensive Care Unit Medical 3rd Fl - Trenton HospEmployment Type
Full timeShift
Night (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
36Hours of Work
7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.Days Worked
VariableWeekend Frequency
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