RN/GN; Progressive Care Unit; PRN

Bothwell Regional Health Center; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, MO seeks an RN/GN for the Progressive Care Unit to deliver population-specific care, assess patient needs, and act on findings with clinical judgment.

The role requires MO nursing licensure, BLS, ACLS, and PALS or ENPC within 1 year of hire, plus about one year of med/surg experience and completed orientation. You will lead care plans, ensure standards, and educate patients.

Qualifications

• RN graduate of Accredited School of Nursing.
• Valid, current license by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
• BLS certification within 1 year of hire.
• ACLS certification within 1 year of hire.
• PALS or ENPC certification within 1 year of hire.
• One-year experience as medical/surgical staff nurse.
• Successful completion of hospital orientation.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Holds self and other staff members accountable and responsible for work performance and continuous improvement.
• Ensures self-compliance with professional, regulatory and government standards of care.
• Demonstrates the knowledge of needs and tasks for care of the Progressive Care Patient.
• Ensures the satisfactory completion of clinical procedures, documentation, educational and procedural teaching of the patient. (Includes: formulating care plans and documenting outcomes.)

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Customer service

Attention to detail

Accountability

Quality and process improvement

Education

RN graduate of Accredited School of Nursing

Missouri State Board of Nursing license

BLS certification within 1 year of hire

ACLS within 1 year of hire

PALS or ENPC certification within 1 year of hire

Successful hospital orientation

Job description

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.