RN - Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) (24/D)
About The Position
The Clinical Decision Unit is designed to hold patients whose medical conditions require specific clinically defined hospital-based services that include short term treatments, assessments and reassessments through periodic monitoring by staff who evaluate whether the patient can be discharged from the hospital or require inpatient status/admission. Patient expected Length of stay is 8-48 hours, therefore the admission/transfer/discharge activity, (ADT), of this unit is expected to be high and therefore fast paced. This clinical area features a pace similar to the Emergency Room with diagnostic work ups and care needs in a telemetry setting.
Requirements
- Current Massachusetts RN License
- Evidence of Continued Education
- Current AHA BLS certification
- Utilizes appropriate time management skills.
- Communicates effectively
Nice To Haves
- 12 months of recent Acute Care RN experience preferred
- Current Telemetry experience preferred
- Documented Professional Development activities
- Knowledge of Critical Paths
- Charge Nurse experience preferred
Responsibilities
- The nurse will assess, plan, implement, evaluate, educate and document the nursing care of patients set forth by organizational policies and in accordance with the standards of professional nursing practice.
- This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgement, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, as well as, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the patient to facilitate a safe discharge.
Benefits
- Vaccinated against influenza (flu)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
