RN - PCU

Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care UnitAs a Clinical Nurse, you will provide competent clinical nursing care aligned with professional standards. Reporting to the Nurse Manager/Director, you will coordinate and deliver patient care using the nursing process in a hospital setting.

Implementation: Demonstrate competence in managing patients with complex issues, considering physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety aspects of care. Perform bedside point of care testing as necessary. Adhere to healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies, and procedures. Organize and prioritize care based on patient and family needs. Consult appropriate resources regarding complex care issues and those requiring advanced discharge planning. Leadership: Develop goals to foster professional growth or address limitations with assistance. Achieve goals within established time frames or renegotiate with supervisor. Facilitate intra/interdepartmental collaboration. Engage in unit goal development and performance improvement activities. Utilize effective communication systems. Promote cost-effective care. Provide constructive feedback to colleagues. Stay informed about public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting healthcare. Ensure a safe, clean, and secure hospital environment for all. Patient Assessment: Recognize key data in complex situations to establish care priorities. Address physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs during assessments. Synthesize assessment data into clear, actionable information for communication with others. Anticipate discharge needs of patients and their families. Build relationships with families to enhance advocacy for the patient and their needs. Planning: Collaborate with patients and families to create or update care plans. Utilize multidisciplinary resources in care planning. Employ a comprehensive communication approach in planning processes. Recognize and address cultural and ethnic considerations in patient care planning. Exhibit the ability to prioritize tasks effectively for complex patient situations. Research: Read relevant journals that contain studies or articles applicable to practice. Encourage discussions among staff to evaluate the relevance of ideas and questions raised.