Registered Nurse RN Neuro Stroke PCU

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The 6th Progressive Care floor will consist of Neurology and General Progressive Care patients. Our telemetry patients are monitored using Philips equipment. The telemetry (progressive care) patients are monitored with telemetry packs and monitored from centralized viewing stations located on the unit and within our centralized monitor room. We utilize Caregility equipment that can connect utilizing telemedicine technology with a provider for real time management of patient care. The system consists of a screen where a provider is visible, a microphone, and an adjustable camera that hosts night vision technology.

The 6th floor Progressive Care Unit at Boswell received the highest HCAHPS nursing courtesy and respect scores for 2017 of all the PCU service-lines within the facility and highest HCAHPS managing health scores. On our unit you will work in a fun place with a strong, cohesive team that are close and who work together to impact their own environment. The patient ratios, teamwork mindset, and gorgeous unit are key advantages to joining our unit, as well as a strong ‘one team’ culture that is held to a high expectation.

The Progressive Care Unit at Banner Boswell Medical Center is currently seeking experienced PCU Nurses, but at this time we are accepting application for those that have Telemetry, ICU, Home Health, Skilled Nursing, Medical/Surgical or any other acute or critical care background. This is a full time day shift opportunity working three 12-hour shifts from 7:00pm - 7:30am, with rotating weekends/holidays. You will utilize our self-scheduling tool and enjoy an 18%-night shift differential and a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential when applicable.

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POSITION SUMMARY
This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members. Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy.

2. Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Initiates a plan of care based on patient-specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goals for patient are realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with the patient/family. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of are. Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient’s status.

3. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. Delegates appropriately, and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other licensed nurses and other personnel. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.

4. Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed. Evaluates patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members. Evaluates patient's response and the effectiveness of patient teaching.

5. Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record. Documentation is legible, timely and in accordance with policy. Documentation reflec