Registered Nurse Patient Care Unit

Description This is for a PM Shift. Through a holistic approach, high quality comprehensive care is provided timely and efficiently to promote a positive end of life experience in the PCU.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct admission assessments Establish plan of care in coordination with interdisciplinary team approach to collaborate, revise, update, and assure services are provided according to established plan Make assignments and supervise patient care provided by volunteers and staff members Ensure physicians, families, and appropriate staff members are promptly notified of changes in patient condition Make referrals to other services as needed in coordination with social workers Educate families and patients on disease processes, dying process, treatment plan and assist them in making informed choices about care promoting independence Provide active listening and support to patients and families through the trajectory of their disease progression Provide services at the time of death, including notification of staff per policy Provide medications timely and accurately per physician’s orders Ensure safety of all residents implementing interventions needed as per plan of care Ensure infection control policies and procedures are implemented and followed Assure facility is secured per safety policies and procedures after hours and on weekends Assure facility environment is appropriate to promote privacy and solace for all patients Assure patient/facility laundry is appropriately cleaned and restocked Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Able to work with the interdisciplinary team Willingness to work with patients/families regardless of race, color, creed, age, or sexual orientation. Must respect their beliefs and philosophy with an attitude of openness and receptiveness

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Current North Carolina license as a registered nurse Experience: Minimum 2 years nursing experience preferred Licensures & Certifications: CPR certification CHPN within 3 years of hire #J-18808-Ljbffr Amorem