RN - PCU

Registered Nurse (RN) in New Albany, IN

The RN implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person and the creation of a caring environment focused on healing and wellness. Nursing practices are based on evidence, current research, hospital policies, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines. Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and creativity. Nursing excellence is promoted through helping relationships among nursing staff and across other disciplines. Coordinates, ensures, and provides direct patient care activities on the unit through provision of nursing rounds, assessments, and treatments. Facilitates admission, transfer, and discharge activities. Provides patient and family-centered education, care coordination, and individualized treatment planning as applicable.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing and documenting comprehensive assessments in accordance with RN's scope of practice and hospital policies and procedures.
• Considering the patient's culture, age, and developmental level.
• Identifying patient risk factors and presenting complaints.
• Obtaining patient health information from family or others as necessary.
• Collecting objective and subjective data.
• Verifying initial admission assessments as needed.
• Developing a problem list and prioritizing patient needs based on input from the inter-professional team.
• Designing actions and interventions relevant to the patient's culture and age.
• Determining desired outcomes in coordination with the patient and family in accordance with the medical plan of care.
• Fully implementing patient care therapies and procedures within scope of practice in accordance with established policies and professional guidelines.
• Explaining procedures, treatments, and processes to the patient and family.
• Initiating actions to alleviate patient stress and discomfort.
• Recognizing, responding to, and communicating changes in patient condition appropriately.
• Conducting and documenting ongoing assessments and response to procedures and therapies.
• Delegating tasks appropriately and overseeing team members in patient care activities.
• Monitoring accuracy and completeness of delegated patient care provided by team members.
• Identifying and addressing educational needs of patients related to prioritized problems.
• Facilitating the patient discharge process by executing discharge orders timely.
• Providing input into patient/nurse assignments based on available staffing and patient acuity.
• Actively participating in unit-based activities in support of organizational values and priorities.
• Promoting a positive group dynamic and healing environment.
• Assuring nursing excellence in accordance with accepted standards and evidence-based practice.
• Participating in quality improvement activities and core measures such as patient satisfaction and patient falls.
• Using a holistic perspective regarding patient care.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 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
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

About Cynet Health: Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010.

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