Registered Nurse Physicians Immediate Care

Coordinate patient care across various departments, including PACU, inpatient units, Radiology, and anesthesia.

Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient assessments and medical orders.

Monitor patient progress, continuously assess and document patient progress, and adjust care plans as necessary.

Collaborate with healthcare team members, including physicians, anesthesiologists, and other providers, to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care.

Manage daily schedules, organize and oversee the daily endoscopy schedule, and ensure appropriate staffing and equipment availability.

Prioritize patient needs based on acuity and urgency, ensuring timely and efficient care.

Serve as a resource for staff regarding procedures, equipment, and patient care, providing guidance and support.

Facilitate effective communication among healthcare team members to promote continuity of care.

Supervise and direct the activities of nursing assistants and support staff, ensuring adherence to care standards and evaluating performance.

Educate patients and families about care plans, treatments, and health management to promote self‑care and disease management.

Respond promptly to emergencies, providing immediate care and stabilizing patients.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives, ensuring high standards of patient care and efficient operation of the unit.

Must be able to use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patient, evaluate interventions, and revise plan of care according to patient outcomes. [Basic computer skills - must be able to navigate Microsoft windows based programs. [Supervision experience and skills required. [Maintains current license and knowledge of nursing care requirements for all patients on the unit. Assesses need for personal growth and development and takes the initiative in seeking opportunities to meet this need. [Supports staff involvement in project teams/committees as evidenced by discussion in minutes. [Projects are completed with consideration for quality, practice, and educational components. [Participates in or chairs projects or committees as volunteered or assigned. [Consults with patients/families through primary nurse request, direct family request, and/or direct assessment of patient/family response to hospitalization. Assesses patient/significant other survey responses regarding nursing care and services. [Collaborates with the department of education and training to plan for orientation of new personnel and unit‑specific education/in‑service as documented. [Monitors the mandatory educational activities of personnel on the unit to ensure individual and unit compliance. [Meets with the director on an ongoing basis to discuss plans, progress, problems, and needs of unit. [In collaboration with the director, is responsible for effective and efficient fiscal management of department operations to ensure proper utilization of organizational and financial resources. [Manages hours worked, including overtime for all unit personnel. ensures department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards. [Collaborates with the nurse leader to establish department policies and procedures that reflect the organization’s standards. [Manages human resources to ensure quality services and promote positive employee relations. Maintains effective and appropriate staffing by monitoring employee turnover, overtime, and absenteeism. [Employee performance appraisals are completed thoroughly and submitted on time, as assigned. [Follows human resources policies to implement progressive discipline, when necessary. [Communication with staff is effective, resolving conflicts that may hamper relations and productivity, as observed by nurse leader. [Attends and/or leads codes according to policy. Cerner [Preferred]

Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred. [Skill and proficiency in applying highly technical principles, concepts, and techniques which are central to the nursing profession. Skill in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care as acquired through clinical nursing experience. [Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking, and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements. [Broad nursing knowledge; Ability to lead a team in providing excellence in patient care. [Personal qualities such as kindness, compassion, understanding, integrity, respect, sense of humor, discretion, and confidentiality. [Mental and emotional stability, demonstrating a courteous and calm approach to all contacts with patients, visitors, and health care team members. Mature judgment and the ability to handle confidential information. [Accurate documentation within the electronic medical record. [Knowledgeable in assigned areas of patient care including health promotion and maintenance. [including staff, patients, families, visitors, and physicians. Occasionally address some confrontational issues requiring the tact to create good impressions and maintain good will concerning department employees, patients, families, and physicians. Maintain dignity and respect while representing the department with a positive attitude including reflection of body language, at all times. [Associate's of Nursing [Required]

Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]

Work Experience

1+ acute care hospital experience [Preferred]

Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) [Preferred]

Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCNS) [Preferred]

Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) [Preferred]

Electronic Fetal Monitoring (CEFM) [Preferred]

Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) [Preferred]

Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) [Preferred]

Trauma Nurse Course Certified (TNCC) [Preferred]

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state, and local anti‑discrimination laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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