PCU RN- Hospital Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit
The Clinical Nurse provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards. Reporting to the Nurse Manager/Director, the nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a dynamic hospital setting.
Essential Duties
Education:
Identifies and addresses personal learning needs.
Attends relevant educational programs.
Utilizes appropriate patient education materials.
Evaluates the readiness to learn of patients and caregivers.
Assesses developmental levels and factors affecting the ability to learn.
Evaluation of Care:
Identifies expected patient outcomes.
Seeks guidance for plan revisions as necessary.
Engages with the interdisciplinary team on patient care evaluations.
Communicates essential information to ensure continuity of care.
Implementation:
Demonstrates competence in caring for patients with complex issues.
Performs bedside point of care testing as required.
Adheres to organizational and nursing standards, policies, and procedures.
Prioritizes care based on patient and family needs.
Consults resources regarding complex care issues timely.
Leadership:
Develops professional growth goals with assistance.
Meets or renegotiates goals and objectives with supervisors.
Facilitates intra/interdepartmental collaboration.
Engages in performance improvement activities.
Contributes to cost-effective care initiatives.
Provides constructive feedback to colleagues.
Stays informed on public policy and regulatory guidelines impacting healthcare.
Promotes a safe and secure hospital environment.
Patient Assessment:
Recognizes critical data to determine care priorities.
Considers the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of patients.
Synthesizes assessment data before conveying it to others.
Anticipates discharge needs for patients and families.
Develops relationships with families to empower advocacy for their needs.
Planning:
Collaborates with patients and families to create or update care plans.
Utilizes multidisciplinary resources in care planning.
Employs varied communication methods to convey plans.
Addresses cultural and ethnic factors in patient care planning.
Research:
Reviews relevant journals for applicable studies or articles.
Shares insights and queries with peers for collective assessment.

Required Skills & Experience:
~ One (1) year of nursing experience.

Required Education:
~ Nursing Diploma or ADN/ASN from an accredited school of Nursing.

Preferred Education:
~ BSN or MSN from an accredited school of Nursing.

Required Certifications & Licensure:
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification (AHA or ARC).
Shift Details: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
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