Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Lincoln, NE
Tact Staff
3x12 hrs

1.General job duties:
The Staff Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for meeting patient’s priority needs by assessing, participating in interdisciplinary care planning, providing and /or delegating care and evaluating patients’ responses and progress toward clinical outcomes. The Staff RN contributes to an efficient and effective work environment through activities including professional communication and documentation, preceptoring and/or resourcing of others.

The Staff RN supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and/or other support staff in the delivery of patient care as described in Nebraska Statute 38.
*Initiates assessment and reassessment based on the patient’s presenting problems/needs in accordance with BryanLGH Medical Center’s procedures.
*Synthesizes pertinent initial and ongoing patient data to identify nursing priorities for care and desired outcomes/goals.
*Integrates appropriate standards of care into the patient’s plan of care based on the diagnosis and age-specific needs.
*Executes therapeutic and/or supportive interventions.
*Provides education for the patient and family to meet identified patient needs according to their needs, abilities, preferences and readiness to learn.
*Evaluates the patient’s response to and effectiveness of interventions.
*Evaluates patient’s progress toward established outcomes.
*Incorporates cultural considerations into the plan/delivery of care.
*Includes family or significant others in the care of the patient as appropriate.
*Documents patient care and related information according to BryanLGH Medical Center procedures for documentation.
*Provides care in conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
*Facilitates patient’s transition to the next level of care.
*Actively participates in continued learning opportunities and continued self-development pertinent to the work unit and duties of the job

2.Equipment utilized in the unit/dept.:
EPIC, MAK scanning medication administration, PACS radiology viewing system, Vocera communication technology, & Pyxis medication storage.

3.Required skills and minimum years of experience:
Minimum of 2 years of Med Surg RN experience.
Graduate of an accredited Nursing program

4.Specific licensures and certifications/registrations required:
BLS - AHA
NE or compact state RN license

5.Shift or schedule requirements:
Day & night 12-hour shifts. Weekend requirements is every other weekend. Employee will never work alone.

6.Floating to other units/departments:
Yes. If we don't need you on our unit you would be asked to float to other areas.
Medical/Oncology

7.Bed size/number of rooms for this unit/dept.
24 beds

8.Nurse to patient ratio of this unit:
General care 1:5-6

9.Dress Code:
Royal blue top & black scrub bottoms.

10.Tell us about the unit/department specific training and orientation program.
Three days of orientation. First day getting general requirements & then the next two shifts on unit/shift you will work on.