Basic Life Support (BLS), Consulting, Cost Control, Discharge Plans, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Performance Goal Setting, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Registered Nurse (RN), Risk, Time Management, Treatment Plan
Job Title
RN – Progressive Care Unit (IMC/PCU/Stepdown)
LocationChapel Hill, North Carolina
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Coordinate and deliver patient care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care in a hospital setting.
- Assess patients with complex problems, addressing physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs, and synthesize data into a meaningful plan of care.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to develop, update, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
- Perform bedside point-of-care testing and apply healthcare organization standards, policies, and procedures in the delivery of care.
- Identify and address discharge planning needs, consulting appropriate resources in a timely manner for patients with complex care or high-risk discharge situations.
- Participate in unit goal development, performance improvement activities, and cost-effective care practices while promoting a safe and secure hospital environment.
Required Qualifications- Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience.
- Nursing Diploma, ADN, or ASN from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
Preferred Experience / Skills- BSN or MSN from an accredited school of nursing.
- Experience in a progressive care, intermediate care, or stepdown unit setting.