Registered Nurse (RN) -Observation Unit
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Observation Unit delivers safe, direct patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN provides care within the scope of practice and is accountable for the care of assigned patients. The role includes directing and guiding patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care in the DOU. The RN communicates changes in patients’ clinical conditions to physicians, including hemodynamic monitoring, diagnostic study results, abnormal results, and symptoms, and responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response. The RN maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
Requirements
- Current and valid State RN License.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain it as current.
- Current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain it as current.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe patient care using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice and remain accountable for care given to assigned patients.
- Direct and guide patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care in the DOU.
- Communicate changes in patients’ clinical conditions to physicians, including hemodynamic monitoring, diagnostic study results, abnormal results, and symptoms.
- Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patients’ conditions or responses to treatment.
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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