RN - Progressive Care Unit
Raleigh, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Clinical Nurse - RN in Progressive Care Unit

Overview

• Specialty: Nursing: RN-Progressive Care Unit
• Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
• Hospital System: University of North Carolina Health Care System
• Employment Type: Clinical-Nursing

Job Summary

The Clinical Nurse is responsible for providing competent clinical nursing care in a hospital setting, reporting to the Nurse Manager/Director. This role involves coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process.

Essential Duties

• Education:

  • Identify and meet personal learning needs.
  • Attend relevant education programs.
  • Assess patient/family readiness to learn and developmental levels.

• Evaluation of Care:

  • Identify expected patient outcomes and revise care plans as needed.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary discussions regarding patient care.
  • Communicate relevant information to ensure continuity of care.

• Implementation:

  • Demonstrate competence in caring for patients with complex problems.
  • Perform bedside point of care testing as required.
  • Organize and prioritize care based on patient/family needs.
  • Consult with resources regarding complex care issues.

• Leadership:

  • Develop professional growth goals.
  • Participate in unit goals and performance improvement activities.
  • Promote cost-effective care and provide feedback to co-workers.

• Patient Assessment:

  • Recognize data from complex situations to determine care priorities.
  • Assess and anticipate discharge needs of patients and families.
  • Develop relationships with families to empower advocacy for patient needs.

• Planning:

  • Collaborate with patients/families to update care plans.
  • Utilize multidisciplinary resources in planning care.
  • Address cultural and ethnic issues in patient care planning.

• Research:

  • Stay informed by reading relevant journals and articles.

Required Skills & Experience

• One (1) year of nursing experience.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Not specified.

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals looking to advance their nursing career in a supportive and dynamic environment.