Registered Nurse (RN) (Progressive Care Unit 5N)

Overview

Progressive Care (PCU) 5 North is an amazing opportunity for nurses either looking to begin a career in a fast paced, cardiac focused and exciting environment or to advance their skills in managing patients with complicated medical conditions which require prompt intervention and continued monitoring. The extensive patient population includes patients experiencing heart failure, cardiac dysrhythmias, heart attack, pre- and post-operative pace maker monitoring and management, pericarditis, chest tube care, varying respiratory illnesses both chronic and acute, syncope as well as many other comorbidities. PCU specializes in non-titratable intravenous medication management of complex cardiac dysrhythmias (IV Cardizem and Amiodarone as well as others). The unit is described as a warm and friendly environment with seasoned management focused on the growth and development of its staff. This supportive team is ready to welcome new hires and new grads alike, with a staff that is accustomed to providing a successful orientation program with high retention. The unit is unique in its generous availability of ancillary support, which includes 24/7 clinical leaders and transport RNs to assist in real time problem solving and the education needs of our patients. There are ample PCTS, two monitor technicians, AM and afternoon secretary coverage and mobile phlebotomists.  Adding to the appeal of this unit is flexible self-scheduling (with guidance given to new hires on the self-scheduling process to help ensure an appealing schedule), opportunities are available to only work every third weekend due to the use of Baylor RN’s and a potential opportunity to get critical care training and cross-train to the CCU once established and trained on the unit. Come experience this highly supportive and teamwork centered unit today.

CentraState Medical Center has an employment opportunity available for a Registered Nurse (RN). The Registered Nurse (RN) administers culturally sensitive nursing care to assigned patients that is in accordance with ANA standards, the NJ Practice Act, Joint Commission, professional standards and established hospital and Nursing Department policy and procedures in accordance with evidence based nursing practice. Utilizes the Nursing Process in providing patient centered care. Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care through the analysis of nurse sensitive indicators and patient outcomes. Orientation will include satisfactory completion of Cardiac and Respiratory Courses, ACLS, CentraState Medical Center IV Course, and CPR Certification. A patient focused care model utilizing a multidisciplinary approach is used as the method to deliver patient care. If applicable (Transport RN), facilitates throughput by transporting patients from the Emergency Room or other areas of the hospital on admission and to and from testing.

Responsibilities

• Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the patient's individual needs to ensure patient satisfaction.
• Affirms the patient's right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care, including the decision to discontinue treatment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Successfully completes life-span education as appropriate.
• Obtains a complete nursing history and baseline assessment that is systematic, consistent and continuous. This assessment is communicated effectively utilizing Hand-off policy and documented.
• Documents results of patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, care plan nursing interventions and evaluation and patient progress in medical record according to hospital/nursing policy and the Nursing Standards of Care/Practice for the specific patient type.
• Appropriately analyzes patient information /assessment to determine nursing diagnosis and needs for appropriate nursing care, medical intervention or services of other clinical professionals.
• Identifies patient problems and formulates nursing diagnosis according to physical, psychological, spiritual/cultural and educational needs in conjunction with a multi-disciplinary approach.
• Consistently includes patient and family in the development of an individualized plan of care.
• Administers medication as needed following CSHS policies and manufacturer's instructions.
• Takes immediate and appropriate actions in the event of a medication variance occurrence.
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and/or emergencies situations and takes immediate and appropriate actions.
• Participates in unit conferences to discuss quality issues and quality improvement strategies.
• Delegates components of care to non-professional caregivers as appropriate. Follows up on any delegated components of care and assignments given.
• Make decisions that demonstrate