RN - ER

Clinical Nurse

We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse to provide competent clinical nursing care according to professional standards. The Clinical Nurse will report to the Nurse Manager/Director and will be responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting.

Essential Duties

• Education:
  • Participates in identifying and addressing personal learning needs.
  • Attends educational programs based on established learning needs.
  • Utilizes patient education materials relevant to the patient population, with assistance.
  • Assesses the readiness to learn of patients, families, and caregivers.
  • Evaluates the developmental level of patients and factors impacting their ability to learn.
• Evaluation of Care:
  • Identifies expected patient outcomes.
  • Seeks guidance for revisions of the plan of care as necessary.
  • Contributes to discussions with the interdisciplinary team for patient care evaluation.
  • Communicates relevant information to ensure continuity of care.
• Implementation:
  • Demonstrates competence in caring for patients with complex issues, addressing physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety aspects of care.
  • Performs bedside point of care testing as dictated by the patient care plan.
  • Adheres to healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies, and procedures in care delivery.
  • Organizes and prioritizes care based on patient and family needs.
  • Consults appropriate resources promptly regarding complex care issues and discharge planning.
• Leadership:
  • With support, develops goals to enhance professional growth or address limitations.
  • Achieves goals within the established time frame or renegotiates with management.
  • Is informed about activities that encourage intra/interdepartmental collaboration.
  • Assists in achieving unit goals and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Utilizes communication systems effectively.
  • Contributes to the promotion of cost-effective care.
  • Provides constructive feedback to co-workers.
  • Maintains awareness of public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting the healthcare environment.
  • Promotes a safe, clean, and secure environment for all patients.
• Patient Assessment:
  • Recognizes data from complex situations to determine care priorities.
  • Assesses appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs.
  • Synthesizes assessment data for clear communication to others.
  • Anticipates discharge needs for patients and their families.
  • Establishes relationships with families to empower them in advocating for their needs.
• Planning:
  • Collaborates with patients and families to prepare or update the plan of care.
  • Utilizes available multidisciplinary resources in care planning.
  • Employs various communication methods in conveying planning information.
  • Identifies and addresses cultural and ethnic factors in patient care planning.
  • Demonstrates prioritization skills for patients with complex needs.
• Research:
  • Engages with journals and articles relevant to nursing practice.
  • Brings forth ideas and queries for collective assessment among staff.

Required Skills & Experience:

• One (1) year of nursing experience.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• N/A

Required Education:

• Nursing Diploma or ADN/ASN from an accredited school of nursing.

Preferred Education:

• BSN or MSN

Client Details City Goldsboro State NC

Pulse Healthcare