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RN - PCU

Cynet Health • Lancaster, Ohio • $56.11 / hour • 2w ago

RN - PCU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Critical Care, PCU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 36

Experience: Minimum of 3 years required

License: Valid license to practice nursing

Certifications: CPR required

Must-Have: Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to handle multiple priorities; critical thinking skills

Description: The registered nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual patient care using the nursing process. Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers and delegation of role-appropriate tasks in the implementation of care. Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Job Qualifications: Education: Completion of an accredited nursing program, resulting in a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in nursing.

Experience: Previous registered nursing experience preferred.

Job-related Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills; problem-solving abilities; ability to manage multiple priorities; capacity for independent decision-making.

Organizational Expectations and Responsibilities: Demonstrates empathy by understanding others' perspectives and treating them with compassion. Takes responsibility for own actions and delivers on commitments honestly and ethically. Uses resources wisely and respects the time and efforts of patients, families, and peers. Demonstrates initiative and responds promptly to concerns, embracing opportunities for growth. Works collaboratively with others and treats everyone with respect, fostering a sense of belonging.

Commitment and Engagement: Demonstrates commitment to improving individual performance and contributing to team achievements. Creates and maintains a safe and clean work environment, reporting unsafe conditions as needed. Recognizes and anticipates customer needs, striving to exceed expectations. Demonstrates timely and cost-conscious use of resources in daily work tasks.

Personal Engagement: Complies with policies, procedures, and guidelines while reporting any compliance or ethical concerns. Takes ownership of the job and actively supports colleagues across departments. Demonstrates commitment to ongoing learning and participates in educational opportunities to enhance job performance.

Essential Job Functions: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for each patient according to the nursing process. Provides quality care based on assessment needs and established plans of care. Educates patients and families from admission to discharge. Documents the nursing process accurately and legibly. Notifies physicians of pertinent observations and changes in patients' status. Administers medications and performs treatments safely and accurately. Implements physician orders as written. Ensures that equipment and supplies are readily available for patient care, reporting any malfunctions.

Physical Capacity Demand: Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Position may require frequent patient handling activity.

Psychological/Mental: Requires ability to regulate emotions and exercise self-control in the workplace. Must manage urgent situations calmly and communicate empathically with patients. Displays confidence in interpersonal situations and supervises the work of others professionally. May experience stress related to time management challenges and interactions with individuals in distress.

Cognitive: Requires intact cognitive function in attention, memory, perception, and thought. Ability to prioritize work tasks when multiple issues arise is necessary. Strong observational and reporting skills are essential, along with critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Environmental: No special considerations or protective equipment required. Position urgency is normal.

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