Department Specific: Certification(s) relevant to the department and the type of patient care being provided may be required.
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Job Overview
The RN independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices.
Our Progressive Care Unit provides the training and experience to put you on a successful path in critical care nursing.
Come join our PCU team, and work close to home with a 4-time Magnet recognized community hospital.
Position Summary:
The PCU is a 36-bed unit for telemetry, step down, or intermediate level of care. Patients requiring peritoneal and hemodialysis, cardiac catheterizations, pacemakers, internal cardiac defibrillator placement, post-operative monitoring, and interventional radiology may be placed on PCU. Our patients receive continuous cardiac monitoring, and some may also receive continuous oxygen saturation monitoring. Patient can be on high flow oxygen, Bi-pap ventilation, and continuous cardiac Intravenous medications. The nurse patient ratio is less than on the med/surg floors, allowing patients to be more closely monitored.
Location : Progressive Care Unit- Main Campus
Hours : 36 Hours- Full-Time
Shift : Days- 7:00AM-7:00PM
The Community RN Career Direct Care Pathway placement is comprised of four levels based on a RN's minimum experience, education, and qualifications.
Level I - 0 - Less than 12 Months of RN Experience.
Level II - 12 Months - Less than 3 Years of RN Experience.
Level III - 3 Years - Less than 8 Years of RN Experience.
Level IV - 8 Years of RN Experience.
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Participates in and maintains awareness of performance improvement initiates.
Conscientiously evaluates and integrates evidence-based practice and research into clinical practice.
Conducts and documents accurate clinical assessments.
Develops, implements, and evaluates the patient's individualized plan of care.
Uses professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient's needs.
Manages own patient assignment by delegating and effectively based on patient needs and skills of team members.
Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources, and documents according to department standards.
Recognizes patient/family rights through support of their informed decisions and advanced directives.
Continually evaluates and revises the care plan according to changes in the patient's health status.
Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources.
Supports the development of new staff members and helps facilitate their transition into unit.
Guides the professional growth of department staff through precepting.
Participates in professional development by identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate education.
Participates in departmental committees as needed.
Job Description
Tuftsmedicine · Lowell General Hospital