Job Summary:
" Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of
the healthcare organization.
Responsibilities:
" Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as
appropriate.
" Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
" Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
" Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
Complexity of Work:
" Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal
supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
Personal Protective Equipment:
" Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
This is a 30 bed observation and medical-surgical unit with telemetry capability, caring for a diverse patient population. Nurse to patient ratio is 1:5-6. The unit is also supported by PCTs and a Healthcare unit coordinator. Utilization of virtual sitter monitoring is available as well as monitor techs to monitor those on telemetry. This is a Level I trauma center serving a population of all ages. The nurses work together in teams and are supported by PCTs and a unit secretary.All travelers are required to work up to six (6) weekend shifts and holidays if needed based on department needs.