RN - Float Pool

Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care UnitThe Registered Nurse provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards. Reporting to the Nurse Manager or Director, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care by utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting.Essential Duties:Education: Participates in identifying and addressing personal learning needs.Attends educational programs based on identified needs.Utilizes relevant patient education materials for the specific patient population.Assesses the readiness to learn of patients, families, and caregivers.Evaluates the developmental level of the patient and factors affecting their ability to learn.Evaluation of Care: Identifies expected patient outcomes and seeks guidance as needed in revising the care plan.Participates in discussions with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate patient care.Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care.Implementation: Demonstrates competence in caring for patients with complex needs, addressing all aspects of care.Performs bedside point of care testing as required by the patient care plan.Utilizes established standards, policies, and procedures in care delivery.Organizes and prioritizes care based on patient and family needs.Consults timely with appropriate resources for complex care issues.Leadership: Develops goals for professional growth with assistance.Achieves identified goals within an established timeframe or renegotiates as necessary.Facilitates collaboration within and between departments.Participates in the development and accomplishment of unit goals and performance improvement activities.Utilizes effective communication systems and promotes cost-effective care.Provides constructive feedback to colleagues.Stays informed about public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting healthcare.Contributes to a safe and secure healthcare environment.Patient Assessment: Recognizes significant data from complex situations to determine care priorities.Synthesizes assessment data before communicating critical information to others.Assesses and anticipates discharge needs for patients and families.Builds relationships with families to empower advocacy for patient needs.Planning: Collaborates with patients and families to develop or update care plans.Utilizes multidisciplinary resources in planning patient care.Employs effective communication strategies to relay care planning.Identifies cultural and ethnic considerations in patient care planning.Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks for complex cases.Research: Reads relevant journals and studies to enhance clinical practice.Engages with staff regarding applicable ideas and questions.Required Skills & Experience:One (1) year of nursing experience.Education:Required: Nursing Diploma or ADN/ASN from an accredited nursing program.Preferred: BSN or MSN from an accredited nursing program.Required Certifications & Licensure:Registered Nurse license in the state of North Carolina.Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification (AHA or ARC).Schedule Notes: