CDU RN

BHS • Lexington, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) provides telemetry level observation care for selected emergency department patients to determine whether inpatient admission is required. Patients in the CDU typically need extended monitoring, testing, and treatment. The CDU focuses on patient comfort, efficient diagnostic clarification, and timely decisions regarding safe discharge or hospital admission.

Requirements

• Current RN licensure or work permit in Kentucky.
• Bachelor's or an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university.
• Applicants with an associate degree in nursing and less than 10 years of experience must enroll within 12 months of hire in a bachelor’s degree program and must have achieved the degree within 5 years.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date.
• ACLS/PALS/NRP and successful completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of patients’ needs.
• Development of patient care plans
• Provision of direct care.
• Management of patient care delivery.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Support for quality care.
• Customer relations and healing environment.

Benefits

• Preventive Plan
• Retirement Plans
• Flimp Decisions - Flimp Decisions will help you pick the best value plan option given your expected medical needs. The proprietary algorithm provides a personalized financial analysis and recommendation, considering both premium and expected out-of-pocket cost (copays, etc.), as well as other important plan features.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree