SM-RN Progressive Care Unit PRN Days

Schedule

Schedule PRN Shift Day (United States of America)

About the Role

Address: 9100 W 74TH ST, Shawnee Mission, KS 66204

Responsibilities

• Participates in peer interviewing and review processes.
• Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in the delivery of nursing services.
• Collections comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health and unit-specific data for process improvement initiatives.
• Conducts initial patient assessments within expected timeframes, initiates consults as indicated, and identifies patient/family teaching and discharge planning needs.
• Maintains safe practices by demonstrating unit-specific clinical competency and compliance with all regulatory standards.
• Ensures safe and effective handoff communications and documentation between caregivers.
• Communicates courteously with internal and external customers in person or on the telephone.
• Demonstrates respect for co-workers and develops positive working relationships with other departments.
• Participates in hourly rounding using the Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank You (AIDET) technique to improve patient outcomes.
• Incorporates Caring Model behaviors and culturally competent care into daily practice.
• Adheres to organizational standards for dress and professional appearance.
• Collaborates and demonstrates teamwork in managing patient flow, promoting timely patient placement by following hospital policy for admission, discharge, and transfer.

Qualifications

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]
• Field Of Study: N/A
• Work Experience: 1+ years acute care experience [Preferred]

Skills

• Proficient clinical critical care skills and critical thinking skills with strong communication skills required.
• Basic computer skills and commitment to hourly patient rounding required.
• Previous EKG Interpretation Class preferred.

Knowledge

• General knowledge of professional nursing principles and techniques, as well as the pharmacological process in the appropriate administration or delivery of medications.
• Utilization of assessment, reassessment, and critical-thinking skills in dealing with changes in patient outcomes.

Additional Information

Licenses And Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Preferred]
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) [Preferred]
• Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) [Preferred]

Additional Information: N/A

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$32.50 - $60.45