RN- Clinical Decision Unit (Per Diem)

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Plymouth, MN

8d•$37 - $76•Onsite

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 MA RN License
AHA BLS certification required.
12 months of recent Acute Care RN experience preferred.
Current telemetry experience preferred.
Evidence of continuing education.
Utilizes appropriate time management skills and communicates effectively.
Documented Professional Development activities
Knowledge of Critical Paths
Charge Nurse experience preferred
BSN preferred
AHA ACLS certification preferred

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Works collaboratively with other disciplines in care of patients.
Participates in formal and informal educational programs to improve technical skills.
Responsible for continued learning and application to practice.
Responsible to provide patient and family education.