TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Louisville, Kentucky, 40202!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Progressive Care Unit
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night Shift
Hours per Shift: 36
Experience: Two years of clinical experience
License: Registered Nurse License
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Must-Have:
- Two years of acute care RN experience
- Two years of EPIC experience
Description:
A professional nurse is an individual accountable for the care of a group of patients.
The Registered Nurse (RN) focuses on safe and effective patient and family centered care, customer satisfaction, and quality outcomes.
The RN is responsible for assisting in maintaining a financially stable unit.
Promotes personal development with an emphasis on evidence-based practice and education.
The RN supervises licensed and non-licensed staff members.
Applies the caring processes of the Kristin M. Swanson Model of Care.
The RN has the responsibility to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate the plan of care.
Focuses on patient and family comforts, education, and satisfaction.
Applies educational and professional experiences in the delivery of quality care.
Mentors and precepts staff.
Job Responsibilities:
Performs assessments and reassessments per policy and procedure or as warranted by patient condition.
Demonstrates the ability to make sound independent decisions.
Initiates, prioritizes, and implements the plan of care and reviews and revises the plan as indicated.
Collaborates with patient/family and interdisciplinary services.
Utilizes resources appropriately to support the needs of the organization, patient, and family.
Monitors and documents responses to clinical interventions.
Facilitates, coordinates, provides, and evaluates education specific to patient/family needs.
Delegates tasks to licensed and non-licensed personnel.
Functions as a mentor and preceptor.
Demonstrates, encourages, and facilitates teamwork.
Identifies and communicates opportunities for improvement appropriately.
Participates in quality, safety, and service process improvement efforts.
Implements practice changes and complies with regulatory standards.
Participates in the Practice Governance model.
Required Skills:
Patient assessment
Plan of care
Clinical interventions
Patient and family education
Delegation
Additional Skills:
Mentoring and precepting
Teamwork
Quality, safety, and service process improvement
Evidence-based practice
Practice governance
Required Education:
Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree (ASN)