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Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is available in the healthcare organization. This role involves delivering high-quality patient care, performing assessments, developing and implementing care plans, and ensuring patient safety. The RN supervises licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, and orientees, and participates in team-based care focused on patient outcomes and safety.
Job Details Certifications, Education, and Experience
BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification required prior to first shift; ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) required prior to first shift (CIRH only); Minimum two (2) years bedside clinical experience.
Day shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week. Performs a nursing assessment on all patients within 8 hours of admission and develops an individualized care plan based on the assessment data. Provides patient information and status updates for team conferences and documents all assessments, interventions, and responses accurately and timely.
Participates in the patient rehabilitation program on an assigned unit and ensures direct patient care utilizing the nursing process. Initiates discharge planning from the day of admission and provides patient teaching in anticipation of discharge. Communicates pertinent patient status changes efficiently to support continuity of care and patient safety, including with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
Supervises, trains, and delegates tasks to ancillary nursing personnel while organizing work efficiently and prioritizing patient needs. Maintains a safe environment for patients and staff, and ensures compliance with safety policies. Assumes charge responsibility following orientation and actively pursues professional development through continuing education and self-study.
Identifies and utilizes resources to meet patient needs, monitors supplies, and promotes cost-effective practices. Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits
About the role
This role involves delivering high-quality patient care, performing assessments, developing and implementing care plans, and ensuring patient safety.