Registered Nurse (RN) - CVU

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus. Under minimal supervision, provides nursing care for a group of patients assigned to the nurse based on matching the patients’ needs with the nurse’ competencies. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.

Other related duties as assigned. Assesses human responses and adaptation to actual or potential health problems of the patient, family and/or significant other Institutes and initiates a plan for patient care based on the initial assessment; implements and continuously evaluates interventions; reassesses patient needs on an on-going basis. Recognizes changing patient condition and utilizes unit resources, chain of command and Rapid Response Team (RRT) in a timely and appropriate manner Documents all plans and care provided Identifies need for education of patient, family and/or significant other and provides education through individualized instruction, the use of written materials and/or other available resources Assigns nursing care to licensed staff, delegates nursing care to unlicensed staff and coordinates the flow of work Calculates and administers medications Coordinates and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members in the planning and management of patient care Participates in discharge planning; provides instruction to patient/family Maintains and promotes professional standards and development by participating in inservices, committees, staff meetings

Minimum

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Preferred

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum

Experience

Proficient in use of computer software to include electronic patient records

Preferred

Experience

Required certifications/

Licensure

Possession of current Nurse Permit

Preferred certifications/

Licensure

REQUIRED CCOURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire. ACLS/TNCC, PALS/ENPC, NRP, S. T. A. B. L. E., Fetal Monitoring, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention are required depending on department hired. *See applicable STAFF RN job description for requirements and grace periods. #LI-NS1