TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in McKinney, Texas, 75071!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Clinical Nursing
Duration: 16 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: 1 year of PCU
License: RN
Certifications: BLS, ACLS
Must-Have: 2+ years of experience
Description:
The Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional who coordinates patient care delivery by the health care team.
Using the nursing process, the RN assesses the patient and identifies nursing diagnoses based on responses to health problems.
The RN develops and implements an individualized plan of care and evaluates the patient's response.
The RN promotes safe passage for patients by using knowledge of patient needs and the healthcare environment to assist patients in transitioning through the healthcare encounter without preventable complications or delays.
The RN delegates interventions to health care personnel based on each patient's condition and the competencies of the employee.
The RN works in hospital inpatient and outpatient departments with 24/7 staffing.
Essential Functions:
Using clinical reasoning, conducts accurate clinical assessments according to practice standards.
Identifies and prioritizes patient and family needs.
Develops, implements, and evaluates the nursing plan of care.
Modifies the plan to meet clinical outcomes.
Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
Supports evidence-based practice changes through research utilization and experiential learning.
Creates a compassionate, supportive, safe, and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Develops therapeutic relationships with patients and families while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Manages emotional and physical pain to promote comfort and healing.
Recognizes and incorporates unique differences of patients and families into an individualized plan of care.
Preserves and protects the confidentiality and rights of patients and families.
Facilitates learning for patients, families, and staff throughout the continuum of care.
Works collaboratively with colleagues to develop and implement an integrated plan of care.
Uses strategies and available resources for problem-solving for patients, family, and staff.
Contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
Demonstrates commitment to community service.
Key Success Factors:
Knowledge of nursing and patient care standards and procedures.
Understanding of laws, rules, and regulations governing nursing care.
Knowledge of medical terminology and principles of health promotion.
Ability to communicate thoughts clearly, both verbally and in writing.
Interpersonal skills to interact with a wide range of constituents.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to observe changes in patients' medical conditions and effectively communicate these changes.
Ability to provide age-specific, quality, patient-centered care.
General computer skills, including electronic medical documentation.
This description is intended to convey essential job functions required for the role.
It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job.
Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.
Demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery and the ability to work productively as a team member are basic requirements.