RN - PCU

Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Profession: RN Specialty: Progressive Care Unit

Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Shift Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: 2 years acute inpatient RN experience License: Registered Nurse Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Must-Have: Acute care nursing, patient assessment, care plan development, care plan implementation, clinical intervention monitoring

Description: The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for the care of a group of patients. The RN focuses on safe, effective patient and family-centered care, customer satisfaction, and quality outcomes. The RN is responsible for assisting in maintaining a financially stable unit while promoting personal development with an emphasis on evidence-based practice and education. The RN supervises licensed and non-licensed staff members. Applying the caring processes of the Kristin M. Swanson Model of Care, the RN has the responsibility to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate the plan of care. The RN focuses on patient and family comfort, education, and satisfaction. The RN applies educational and professional experiences in the delivery of quality care and mentoring/precepting staff.

Assessment: Performs assessments and reassessments per policy and procedure or as warranted by patient condition. Demonstrates the ability to make sound independent decisions.

Development & Implementation: Initiates, prioritizes, and implements the plan of care. Reviews and revises the plan as needed. Collaborates with patient, family, and interdisciplinary services. Utilizes resources appropriately to support the needs of the organization, patient, and family.

Evaluation: Monitors and documents responses to clinical interventions.

Education: Facilitates, coordinates, provides, and evaluates education specific to patient and family needs. Ensures education is appropriate to the care, treatment, and services provided during the stay and at discharge.

Leadership: Delegates tasks to licensed and non-licensed personnel. Functions as a mentor and preceptor. Demonstrates, encourages, and facilitates teamwork. Identifies and appropriately communicates opportunities for improvement. Participates in quality, safety, and service process improvement efforts. Implements practice changes and complies with regulatory standards. Participates in the Practice Governance model.

Benefits: Competitive benefits including medical, dental & vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs), disability insurance, 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support, personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service, industry-leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses, free tax return assistance for travelers.