Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Chapel Hill, NC
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit

Job Summary:

The Clinical Nurse provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards. Reporting to the Nurse Manager/Director, the nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a dynamic hospital setting.

Essential Duties:

• Education:
  • Identifies and addresses personal learning needs.
  • Attends relevant educational programs.
  • Utilizes appropriate patient education materials.
  • Evaluates the readiness to learn of patients and caregivers.
  • Assesses developmental levels and factors affecting the ability to learn.
• Evaluation of Care:
  • Identifies expected patient outcomes.
  • Seeks guidance for plan revisions as necessary.
  • Engages with the interdisciplinary team on patient care evaluations.
  • Communicates essential information to ensure continuity of care.
• Implementation:
  • Demonstrates competence in caring for patients with complex issues.
  • Performs bedside point of care testing as required.
  • Adheres to organizational and nursing standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Prioritizes care based on patient and family needs.
  • Consults resources regarding complex care issues timely.
• Leadership:
  • Develops professional growth goals with assistance.
  • Meets or renegotiates goals and objectives with supervisors.
  • Facilitates intra/interdepartmental collaboration.
  • Engages in performance improvement activities.
  • Contributes to cost-effective care initiatives.
  • Provides constructive feedback to colleagues.
  • Stays informed on public policy and regulatory guidelines impacting healthcare.
  • Promotes a safe and secure hospital environment.
• Patient Assessment:
  • Recognizes critical data to determine care priorities.
  • Considers the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of patients.
  • Synthesizes assessment data before conveying it to others.
  • Anticipates discharge needs for patients and families.
  • Develops relationships with families to empower advocacy for their needs.
• Planning:
  • Collaborates with patients and families to create or update care plans.
  • Utilizes multidisciplinary resources in care planning.
  • Employs varied communication methods to convey plans.
  • Addresses cultural and ethnic factors in patient care planning.
• Research:
  • Reviews relevant journals for applicable studies or articles.
  • Shares insights and queries with peers for collective assessment.

Required Skills & Experience:

• One (1) year of nursing experience.

Required Education:

• Nursing Diploma or ADN/ASN from an accredited school of Nursing.

Preferred Education:

• BSN or MSN from an accredited school of Nursing.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification (AHA or ARC).

Shift Details: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM