TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Urbana, Illinois, 61801!
Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Advanced Care
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum three (3) years of relevant nursing experience
License: Illinois state RN License in good standing
Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association)
Must-Have: Nursing process, initial assessment, nursing interventions, patient care procedures, EMU patient monitoring
Description:
The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame.
The RN provides care to these patients through the utilization of the nursing process and nursing trends.
Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
Completes initial assessments upon patient admission and develops appropriate plans of care based on patient and family needs.
Implements the plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
Modifies the plan of care based on continuous evaluation.
Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
Communicates with others directly and privately when necessary to resolve issues.
Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
Identifies own learning needs and takes the initiative to begin appropriate solutions.
Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
Monitors patients 24/7 for seizure activity.
Ensures good communication with patients and families by utilizing meaningful hourly rounding, bedside shift report, and whiteboards.
Works with the critical care team for advanced care patients.
Collaborates with hospitalists for advanced care patients.