TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Louisville, Kentucky, 40202!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Progressive Care Unit
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night Shift
Hours per Shift: 12 hours (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM)
Experience: Minimum of 2 years acute care RN experience
License: Registered Nurse
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Must-Have: Two (2) years of acute care RN 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.
The RN is responsible for customer satisfaction and quality outcomes.
The RN assists in maintaining a financially stable unit.
The RN promotes their development with an emphasis on evidence-based practice and education.
The RN supervises licensed and non-licensed staff members.
The RN applies the caring processes of the Kristin M. Swanson Model of Care.
The RN is responsible for assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating the plan of care.
The RN prioritizes patient and family comfort, education, and satisfaction.
The RN applies educational and professional experiences in the delivery of quality care.
The RN mentors and precepts staff.
Responsibilities include:
- Performing assessments and reassessments as warranted by patient condition.
- Initiating, prioritizing, and implementing the plan of care.
- Collaborating with patients, families, and interdisciplinary services.
- Monitoring and documenting response to clinical interventions.
- Facilitating, coordinating, providing, and evaluating education specific to patient and family needs.
- Delegating tasks to licensed and non-licensed personnel.
- Functioning as a mentor and preceptor.
- Fostering teamwork.
- Communicating opportunities for improvement.
- Participating in quality, safety, and service process improvement efforts.
- Complying with regulatory standards.
- Participating in the Practice Governance model.
Required skills include patient assessment, plan of care, clinical interventions, delegation, and patient and family education.
Additional skills preferred include mentoring and precepting, teamwork, quality, safety and service process improvement, and practice governance.
Education required includes a Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree (ASN).