Registered Nurse - Clinical Decision Unit

About the Role

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating treatment within the Emergency Department's Clinical Decision Unit. Using evidence-based practices and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, the RN directs and delegates care, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction. They develop individualized care plans with input from patients, families, and healthcare providers, and adapt these plans based on patient responses. The role emphasizes professionalism, legal compliance, accurate documentation, and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough assessments of physical, social, and psychological patient status.
• Develop personalized care plans with active involvement from patients and teams.
• Coordinate care delivery, delegate tasks, and manage resources efficiently.
• Evaluate patient outcomes, revise care plans, and ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Promote professionalism by adhering to legal, ethical, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Current RN license with valid basic life support certification.
• Minimum of one year licensed RN experience; BSN required within four years if less than 12 months' experience.
• Proficiency in patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation, communication, and critical thinking.

Physical & Additional Requirements

• Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively.
• Capable of manipulating equipment and assisting with patient mobility.
• Able to lift, bend, stand, walk, and operate vehicles if needed.