RN/GN PCU; PRN

JOB SUMMARY:
The RN / GN must have the skill and knowledge to provide population specific care. He/She must have the ability to assess, evaluate, identify, and interpret the requirement and needs of the patients and perform based on those findings.

The RN / GN reports directly to Charge Nurse/Supervisor/Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Education:
a.) RN graduate of Accredited School of Nursing.

2. Licensure/Certification:
a.) Must have a valid, current license by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.

b.) BLS certification within 1 year of hire.

c.) Prefer Basic Dysrhythmia class prior to working in PCU; required within one year.

d.) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year of hire.

e.) PALS or ENPC certification within 1 year of hire.

3. Work Experience:
a.) Prefer one-year experience as medical/surgical staff nurse.

b.) Successful completion of hospital orientation.

RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES:

1. Provides leadership for the unit by organizing and prioritizing care by communicating and collaborating with others and implementing multidisciplinary actions to provide a continuity of care.

2. Holds self and other staff members accountable and responsible for work performance and continuous improvement.

3. Ensures self-compliance with professional, regulatory and government standards of care.

4. Demonstrates the knowledge of needs and tasks for care of the Progressive Care Patient.

5. Ensures the satisfactory completion of clinical procedures, documentation, educational and procedural teaching of the patient. (Includes: formulating care plans and documenting outcomes.

REQUIRED STAFF COMPETENCIES:

1. Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission.

2. Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key Initiatives.

3. Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a whole.

4. Works to resolves conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.

5. Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co-

worker.

6. Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all

contacts.

7. Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of

mutual support toward common goals.

8. Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties.

9. Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a strong desire to provide service excellence.

10. Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards

of practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate

computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational

skills, time and project management.

11. Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both

personally, and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver

the best possible care for our customers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Direct patient contact, possible exposure to infections, communicable diseases and bloodborne pathogens.

2. Occasionally exposed to radiation and electromechanical hazards.

3. Works indoors in well-lighted and ventilated environment.

4. Handles emergency or crisis situations.

5. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours.

6. Subjected to frequent interruptions.

7. Comply with ADA guidelines.