Registered Nurse Patient Care Unit

Description

This is for a PM Shift. 

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:  

· 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