Registered Nurse Patient Care Unit- PM Shift

Description

Through a holistic approach, high quality comprehensive care is provided timely and efficiently to promote a positive end of life experience in the PCU.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Conduct admission assessments

•Establish plan of care in coordination with interdisciplinary team approach to collaborate, revise, update, and assure services are provided according to established plan

•Make assignments and supervise patient care provided by volunteers and staff members

•Ensure physicians, families, and appropriate staff members are promptly notified of changes in patient condition

•Make referrals to other services as needed in coordination with social workers

•Educate families and patients on disease processes, dying process, treatment plan and assist them in making informed choices about care promoting independence

•Provide active listening and support to patients and families through the trajectory of their disease progression

•Provide services at the time of death, including notification of staff per policy

•Provide medications timely and accurately per physician’s orders

•Ensure safety of all residents implementing interventions needed as per plan of care

•Ensure infection control policies and procedures are implemented and followed

•Assure facility is secured per safety policies and procedures after hours and on weekends

•Assure facility environment is appropriate to promote privacy and solace for all patients

•Assure patient/facility laundry is appropriately cleaned and restocked

•Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

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Able to work with the interdisciplinary team

•Willingness to work with patients/families regardless of race, color, creed, age, or sexual orientation. Must respect their beliefs and philosophy with an attitude of openness and receptiveness

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

?Current North Carolina license as a registered nurse

Experience:

?Minimum 2 years nursing experience preferred

Licensures & Certifications: (if applicable):

?CPR certification

?CHPN within 3 years of hire

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

?Visual acuity to read written documentation and computer tasks

?Speech and hearing skills necessary for telephone interaction and face to face contact

?Ability to sit extended periods of time and perform administrative tasks

?Ability to stand, bend and lift an average of 30 pounds

?Manual dexterity with the ability to manipulate office equipment and keyboard for extended periods of time

?Ability to walk, squat, kneel, climb, and balance

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

?Must have an automobile with required insurance coverage and state driver’s license