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RN - PCU

Cynet Health • Elizabethtown, Kentucky • $62.19 / hour • 1d ago

RN - PCU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: RN

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 3x12

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: No experience required

License: Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state

Certifications: BLS

Must-Have:

Accepts responsibility for words, actions, attitude, and results while meeting deadlines and performance expectations.
Practices effective, clear, and respectful communications (both verbal and written) and demonstrates attentiveness through active listening and engaged body language.
Collaborates, respects, and cooperates with all co-workers, valuing differences and addressing concerns directly.
Warmly, personally, and professionally greets all internal and external customers, promoting a high level of satisfaction.
Shows understanding and knowledge of computer systems and applications or the ability to be trained.
Ability to communicate and collaborate with other care team members.
Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety devices for all patients.

Description: The RN implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person. This practice focuses on creating a caring environment that emphasizes healing and wellness. Nursing practices are based on evidence, current research, hospital policies, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines. Clinical decision-making incorporates the nursing process, critical thinking, and creativity. Nursing excellence is promoted through helping relationships among nursing staff and across disciplines. Direct patient care activities on the unit include provision of nursing rounds, assessments, and treatments. Facilitation of admission, transfer, and discharge activities is part of the role. Patient and family-centered education and individualized treatment planning are provided as applicable. The RN performs and documents a comprehensive assessment according to the scope of practice and hospital policies. Patient culture, age, and developmental level are considered in all assessments. Patient risk factors and presenting complaints are identified during assessments. Objective and subjective health information is collected from patients and their families. The initial admission assessment is verified if obtained by other team members. A problem list is developed, prioritizing patient needs based on input from the inter-professional team. Actions and interventions are designed with consideration of the patient’s culture and age. Desired outcomes are determined in coordination with patients and families, in accordance with the medical plan of care. Patient care therapies and procedures are fully implemented within the established policies and professional guidelines. Procedures, treatments, and processes are explained to patients and their families. Initiatives to alleviate patient stress and discomfort are taken when necessary. Changes in patient condition are recognized, responded to, and communicated appropriately. Ongoing assessment and response to procedures and therapies are conducted and documented according to hospital policy. Tasks are delegated appropriately, and team members’ performance is overseen. The accuracy and completeness of delegated patient care are monitored. Educational needs of patients related to prioritized problems are identified and addressed. The discharge process is facilitated by executing discharge orders in a timely manner. Input is provided into patient/nurse assignments based on available staffing and unit activity. Active participation in unit-based activities supports organizational values and priorities. A positive group dynamic and healing environment are promoted through words and actions. Nursing excellence is assured in accordance with accepted standards and evidence-based practices. Participation in department and unit quality improvement activities is expected. A holistic perspective regarding patient care is utilized throughout practice.

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RN - PCU

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