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Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit
The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing competent clinical nursing care in alignment with professional standards. This role involves coordinating and delivering patient care using the nursing process in a hospital environment, with accountability to the Nurse Manager/Director.
Identifies and meets learning needs for professional growth. Attends education programs based on identified needs. Utilizes appropriate patient education materials relevant to the patient population.
Assesses the readiness to learn of patients, families, and caregivers. Considers developmental levels and factors affecting the ability to learn. Evaluation of Care: Identifies expected patient outcomes and revises care plans as needed.
Engages with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate patient care. Communicates relevant information to ensure continuity of care. Implementation: Demonstrates competence in caring for patients with complex issues.
Performs bedside point-of-care testing as per the patient care plan. Follows healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies, and procedures. Organizes and prioritizes care based on patient and family needs.
Consults with appropriate resources for complex care issues and discharge planning. Leadership: Develops professional growth goals with support. Achieves objectives within set time frames or renegotiates as needed.
Participates in intra/interdepartmental collaboration activities. Engages in unit performance improvement efforts. Ensures effective use of communication systems.
Advocates for cost-effective care practices. Provides constructive feedback to coworkers. Remains informed about public policy and regulatory guidelines impacting healthcare.
Contributes to a safe, clean, and secure hospital environment. Patient Assessment: Recognizes complex data to prioritize patient care needs. Incorporates physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs into assessments.
Synthesizes assessment data for effective communication. Assesses and plans for discharge needs of patients and families. Builds relationships to empower families to advocate for themselves and the patient.
Planning: Collaborates with patients and families to prepare or update care plans. Utilizes multidisciplinary resources effectively in the planning process. Identifies and addresses cultural and ethnic issues in care planning.
Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks for patients with complex issues. Research: Engages with current nursing literature to identify applicable practices. Brings forth ideas and questions for team discussion regarding research findings.
Skills and
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Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience. Preferred Skills &
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Nursing Diploma or ADN/ASN from an accredited nursing school. Preferred
BSN or MSN from an accredited nursing school.
About the role
The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing competent clinical nursing care in alignment with professional standards. This role involves coordinating and delivering patient care using the nursing process in a hospital environment, with accountability to the Nurse Manager/Director.