Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Kansas City, KS
Nationwide Therapy Group
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

JOB-SPECIFIC DUTIES/COMPETENCIES

Performs a nursing assessment on all patients within 8 hours of admission. 

The data collected forms the basis of an individualized plan of care. 

Identifies teaching needs and goals related to the diagnosis of each patient from the nursing admission assessment and by collaborating with patient/family and the Interdisciplinary team.

Provides patient information and status in a timely manner for the Initial Team Conference and for Re-evaluation Team Conferences on a weekly basis. Responsible and accountable for accurate, succinct and timely documentation of all assessments, interventions and patient s response in the medical record in accordance with policy.

Participates in the patient rehabilitation program on an assigned unit. 

Is responsible and accountable for direct patient care by utilizing the nursing process of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care with a priority on the education of the patient/family/significant other based on the health care needs identified. 

Uses a positive and encouraging approach to achieve patient goals and quality outcomes.

Initiates discharge planning on all patients from the day of admission. 

Initiates patient teaching in anticipation of the discharge date.

Communicates all pertinent information regarding changes in patient s status from one care provider to another, to support continuity of care and patient safety. 

This includes the attending physician and the Charge Nurse. Seeks consultation from more senior nursing staff in support of complex clinical decision-making.

Provides direction, training and supervision of ancillary nursing personnel by utilizing problem solving techniques in decision making, organizing, setting priorities and using time effectively