RN / REGISTERED NURSE - PROGRESSIVE CARE UNIT - NIGHTS

Responsibilities

• Facilitate, implement, and evaluate individualized Patient Plans of Care and corresponding outcomes.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to support positive patient results and ensure continuity of care.
• Serve as a strong patient advocate, promoting safety, dignity, and well-being.
• Deliver timely and effective nursing interventions based on patient needs.
• Demonstrate strong clinical skills and technical proficiency in all aspects of patient care.
• Utilize sound clinical judgment to assess, analyze, and communicate patient information promptly.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and provider communications in real time.
• Perform ongoing review, initiation, and implementation of provider orders each shift.
• Identify patient safety risk factors, including fall risk, skin integrity concerns, and the need for restraints.
• Implement appropriate safety interventions promptly and consistently.
• Follow medication safety policies and complete all required Safety Tracking Tools.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and supervise assigned staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Take responsibility for all care provided to assigned patients.
• Report performance concerns to maintain a safe, supportive, and effective care environment.
• Assess educational needs of patients and families, providing clear written and verbal instructions.
• Document all education delivered and evaluate understanding as appropriate.
• Prioritize tasks efficiently based on urgency, patient acuity, and available resources.
• Demonstrate independent problem-solving skills, multitasking ability, and effective time management.
• Proactively seek opportunities to expand clinical knowledge and experience.
• Support team members, willingly accept additional duties, and complete required education and competencies on time.
• Participate in unit-based councils, performance improvement activities, and initiatives that enhance patient care and unit operations.
• Identify unit needs and contribute to meaningful solutions.

Qualifications

• 2 years nursing experience caring for Step Down level of care patients including cardiothoracic surgery patients, preferred.
• EPIC preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.