ED Hold/PCU RN Contract

Job Description

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills appropriate to patient’s level of care.
• Collects and documents patient health data systematically and timely.
• Conducts thorough, ongoing assessments of patients, analyzes assessment data and develops individualized, evidence-based plans of care to optimize outcomes in alignment with interdisciplinary goals.
• Implements interventions from the plan of care safely, timely, and appropriately, documenting actions taken.
• Collaborates and promotes timely patient placement by following hospital policy for patient admission, discharge, and transfer.
• Participates in peer interviewing and peer review processes as needed.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and staff, maintaining professional relationships and promoting a positive environment.
• Educates patients and families on health conditions, procedures, and care plans, ensuring understanding and compliance based on assessed learning needs.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies, ensuring legal and ethical practice.
• Participates in initiatives related to quality, safety, effectiveness, efficiency, and impact on practice in the delivery of nursing services.
• Serves as a patient advocate, ensuring patient rights and needs are respected and addressed.
• Ensures the appropriate use and stewardship of medical supplies and equipment to support patient safety and operational efficiency.
• Ensures safe and effective handoff communication and documentation.
• Follows CDC isolation guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of PPE, performs hand hygiene according to policy, and enforces safety regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patient, evaluate interventions, and revise plan of care according to patient outcomes. Required
• Basic computer skills – must be able to navigate Microsoft windows based programs. Required
• Must be fluent in English (read, verbal and written skills) Required

Education

• Associate's of Nursing Required
• Bachelor's of Nursing Preferred

Work Experience

• 2+ years of nursing experience in an acute hospital setting Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) Required
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Required
• ACLS Required
• Trauma Nurse Course Certified (TNCC) Preferred

Pay Range