RN - CCU

Cynet Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the CCU on a 13-week contract in Louisville, KY. The position requires an active RN license, BLS certification, and the ability to work 3x12 shifts with 12-hour hours.

Responsibilities include comprehensive nursing care, patient and family education, care coordination, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes in a fast-paced unit.

Responsibilities

• Provision of nursing rounds, assessments, and treatments.
• Facilitating admission, transfer, and discharge activities.
• Provision of patient and family-centered education.
• Care coordination and individualized treatment planning as applicable.
• Assessing patient needs and prioritizing care in a fast-paced environment.
• Explaining procedures and treatments to patients and families.
• Initiating action to alleviate patient stress and discomfort.
• Delegating tasks and supervising team members in patient care.

Job description

RN - CCU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: RN

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 3x12 Third Shift

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: No experience required

License: Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license

Certifications: BLS

Must-Have:

• Accepts responsibility for words, actions, attitude, and results while meeting deadlines and performance expectations.


• Practices effective, clear, and respectful communications (both verbal and written) and demonstrates attentiveness through active listening and engaged body language.


• Collaborates, respects, and cooperates with all co-workers, valuing differences and addressing concerns directly, while actively contributing to the vision and results of the team.


• Warmly, personally, and professionally greets all internal and external customers, promoting a high level of satisfaction by providing information about what to expect, actively listening, and intentionally following up on questions and concerns, including taking corrective action when necessary.


• Proficiency in administering medications, performing various medical procedures such as wound care and IV therapy, and utilizing medical equipment and technology.


• Strong assessment skills, critical thinking abilities, and the capacity to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment are essential.


• Communication skills are vital for collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and providing clear explanations to patients and their families.


• Deep understanding of medical terminology, disease processes, and healthcare regulations ensures competent and safe delivery of care.

Description:The RN implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person and the creation of a caring environment focused on healing and wellness.Nursing practices are based on evidence and current research as well as policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines.Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and creativity.Nursing excellence is promoted through helping relationships among nursing staff and across other disciplines.Coordinates, ensures, and provides direct patient care activities on the unit through:

• Provision of nursing rounds, assessments, and treatments.


• Facilitating admission, transfer, and discharge activities.


• Provision of patient and family-centered education.


• Care coordination and individualized treatment planning as applicable.

Assessment of patient needs includes:

• Performing and documenting a comprehensive assessment in accordance with the RN's scope of practice and policies/procedures.


• Considering the patient's culture, age, and developmental level.


• Identifying patient risk factors and presenting complaints.


• Obtaining patient health information from family or others as necessary.


• Collecting objective/quantitative and subjective/qualitative data.


• Developing a problem list, prioritizing patient needs based on input from the inter‑professional team as appropriate.


• Designing actions and interventions relevant to the patient's culture and age.


• Determining desired outcomes in coordination with the patient and family.


• Implementing patient care therapies and procedures within established policies and professional guidelines.


• Explaining procedures, treatments, and processes to patients and families.


• Initiating action to alleviate patient stress and discomfort.


• Recognizing, responding to, and communicating changes in patient condition appropriately.


• Conducting and documenting ongoing assessments and responses to procedures and therapies.


• Delegating tasks appropriately and overseeing team members in the performance of activities regarding patient care.


• Monitoring the accuracy and completeness of delegated patient care provided by other team members.


• Identifying and addressing educational needs of patients related to prioritized problems.


• Facilitating the patient discharge process by executing discharge orders in a timely manner.


• Providing input into patient/nurse assignments in consideration of available staffing, unit activity, and patient acuity.


• Actively participating in department and/or unit quality improvement activities.


• Using a holistic perspective regarding patient care.