RN- Clinical Decision Unit (36/D/E)

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Plymouth, MN

2d • $37 - $82

About The Position

The Clinical Decision Unit holds patients whose medical conditions require specific, clinically defined hospital-based services, including short-term treatments, assessments, and reassessments. Staff periodically monitor and evaluate patients to determine whether they can be discharged or need inpatient admission. Expected stays are 8–48 hours, so admission, transfer, and discharge activity is high and the unit is fast-paced. The clinical area has a pace similar to the Emergency Room, with diagnostic workups and care needs in a telemetry setting.

The nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, educates, and documents patient care in accordance with organizational policies and professional nursing practice standards. The role uses specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills to assess data, plan care, and provide and evaluate care that supports a safe discharge.

The position is 36 hours per week, with a 7 a.m. start and rotating weekends and holidays. The role is covered by a collective bargaining agreement; compensation is governed by that agreement. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires staff to be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Requirements

• Current Massachusetts RN license.
• Evidence of continued education.
• Current AHA BLS certification.
• Appropriate time-management skills.
• Effective communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• 12 months of recent acute care RN experience preferred.
• Current telemetry experience preferred.
• Documented professional development activities recommended.
• Knowledge of critical paths.
• Charge Nurse experience preferred.
• BSN preferred.
• AHA ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, educate, and document patient nursing care in accordance with organizational policies and professional nursing practice standards.
• Use specialized nursing knowledge, judgment, and skills to assess patient data and plan, provide, and evaluate appropriate care.
• Periodically monitor and reassess patients to determine whether they can be discharged or require inpatient admission.
• Facilitate safe discharge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed