Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Louisville, Kentucky
Norton Healthcare - 200 E Chestnut St
$1,947-2,203/weekTRS Healthcare will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
RN - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Summary
A Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the care of a group of patients, focusing on safe, effective, patient- and family-centered care, customer satisfaction, and quality outcomes. The RN assists in maintaining a financially stable unit and promotes professional development with an emphasis on evidence-based practice and education. The RN supervises licensed and non-licensed staff members and applies the Kristin M. Swanson Model of Care to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans. The role includes mentoring and precepting staff.
Job Responsibilities
- Assessment: Perform assessments and reassessments per policy or as patient condition warrants; make sound independent decisions.
- Development & Implementation: Initiate, prioritize, and implement the plan of care; collaborate with patient/family and interdisciplinary services; use resources appropriately.
- Evaluation: Monitor and document responses to clinical interventions.
- Education: Facilitate, coordinate, provide, and evaluate education tailored to patient/family needs during stay and at discharge.
- Leadership: Delegate tasks to licensed and non-licensed personnel; serve as mentor/preceptor; encourage teamwork; identify and communicate opportunities for improvement; participate in quality, safety, and service improvement efforts; comply with regulatory standards; engage in Practice Governance model.
Required Skills & Experience
- Minimum 2 years of acute care RN experience.
Education Requirements
- Nursing Diploma OR Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ASN).
Required Certifications & Licensure
- Registered Nurse license.
- BLS (Basic Life Support).
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support).
- NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale).
Louisville, KY
About
Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky and the famous namesake of the Official Bat of Major League Baseball, the Louisville Slugger. It’s also well known as the host of the Kentucky Derby, the most prestigious American horse race. Many visitors note the city’s friendly hospitality, often called second to none. In fact, Louisville often ranks among the country's friendliest cities. It's where big-city amenities meet Southern charm with plenty of things to see and do. Take a stroll through Old Louisville, the third-largest National Preservation District in the U.S., ideal for lovers of architecture and history. Shopping is a treat, with everything from vintage to upscale shops and boutiques scattered throughout the city, and the dining scene is just as impressive and diverse. At Logan Street Market alone, over 30 local chefs, artisans and merchants offer a wide range of tasty eats and unique products.
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