Registered Nurse RN Outpatient Observation PCU

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The Observation Unit fills a universal need by providing a setting of care for patients not requiring an inpatient admission to receive additional diagnostic workup or therapeutic intervention beyond the scope of a typical Emergency Department visit. The growth of observation medicine has been driven by innovations in health care, an ongoing shift of patients from inpatient to outpatient settings. Observation medicine encompasses the management of appropriate patients for a timeframe of 6 to 24 hours in order to assess their need for inpatient admission or discharge them home.

Relative to traditional admission, studies have shown this alternative to have several beneficial health care outcomes for our patients.

As Registered Nurse you will have the opportunity to work on this unit that consists of 70 beds (22 Tele /20 Med/Surg). You will be supported by PCA's and work cohesively in collaboration with one another, as well as, with the interdisciplinary team. If you like being kept busy and work in a very team-oriented unit you will want to apply for this position.

Schedule:

Full-time night shift; 36 hours per week; 3 12's 7:00pm-7:30am. Weekend and holiday rotation required. You will have the opportunity utilize our self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage. Enjoy an 18%-night shift differential and a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential.

If you are a New Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months of experience, please visit the main job search page and use keywords RN New Grad to search for openings.

This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

• Assess patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs.
• Formulate a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input.
• Implement the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team.
• Evaluate the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revise the plan of care as needed.
• Document assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record.
• Provide care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice.
• Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary/interim RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice. BLS certification is required. Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.