Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,242 per week in Louisville, KY

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Progressive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 3x12 Day Shift Hours per Shift: 12 hours (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM) Experience: 2 years of acute care RN experience License: Registered Nurse Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Two years of acute inpatient PCU RN experience, Epic experience Description: A professional nurse is accountable for the care of a group of patients. Collaborates with patients/families and interdisciplinary services; utilizes resources appropriately to support the needs of the organization, patient, and family.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Progressive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 3x12 Day Shift Hours per Shift: 12 hours (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM) Experience: 2 years of acute care RN experience License: Registered Nurse Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Two years of acute inpatient PCU RN experience, Epic experience Description: A professional nurse is accountable for the care of a group of patients. The Registered Nurse (RN) focuses on safe, effective patient and family-centered care, customer satisfaction, and quality outcomes. The RN is responsible for maintaining a financially stable unit while promoting personal development with an emphasis on evidence-based practice and education. The RN supervises licensed and non-licensed staff members. The RN is responsible for assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating the plan of care. The RN prioritizes patient and family comforts, education, and satisfaction. The RN applies educational and professional experiences in the delivery of quality care and mentoring/precepting staff. Job Responsibilities: Assessment: Performs assessments and reassessments per policy or as warranted by patient condition. Demonstrates ability to make sound independent decisions. Development & Implementation: Initiates, prioritizes, and implements the plan of care and reviews and revises the plan as indicated. Collaborates with patients/families and interdisciplinary services; utilizes resources appropriately to support the needs of the organization, patient, and family. Evaluation: Monitors and documents patient response to clinical interventions. Education: Facilitates, coordinates, provides, and evaluates education specific to patient/family needs during their stay and at discharge. Leadership: Delegates tasks to licensed and non-licensed personnel. Functions as a mentor/preceptor. Demonstrates, encourages, and facilitates teamwork. Identifies and communicates opportunities for improvement. Participates in quality, safety, and service process improvement efforts and implements practice changes. Complies with regulatory standards and participates in the Practice Governance model. Required Skills: Patient assessment Plan of care Clinical interventions Patient and family education Acute care Additional Skills: Evidence-based practice Regulatory standards Practice governance