RN – PCU/Step Down Unit

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Unit Specific Details

30 Bed Unit

Neuro experience preferred including NIHSS.

Neuro/neurosurgical, cardiac, renal and med/surg. Post-cath without intervention, stable arrhythmias, post-pacemakers, syncope, and chronic renal failure.

Drips: Heparin.

Can administer IV BP medications.

Oxygen: Stable trachs, BiPAP, CPAP, High flow. No ventilators. Max O2 requirement is 6L.

Job Code 740N37 Include Job

Code in Name Yes Job Profile Summary Job Description Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The

Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and

assessment, identifying and determining the priority of patients problems/needs, and evaluating the process and

outcome of nursing care, all in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. The RN coordinates, provides, and

directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members. Essential Job Functions •

Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements

treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness • Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State

of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures. • Serves as point of contact for patient’s care

coordination throughout hospital departments. • Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality

improvement in the department. • Serves as patient advocate in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care, and

ethics. • Serves as a point of care with care coordination and family members or caregivers. • Clinically manages

patients with multi-system organ failure and/or multisystem trauma. • Using the AACN Synergy Model, restores, supports,

promotes, rehabilitates, or palliates to maintain the physiologic, psychologic, and psychosocial stability of patients

across the lifespan. • Synthesizes and prioritizes information in order to take immediate and decisive evidence-based,

patient-focused action using clinical judgement and clinical inquiry. • Anticipates and responds with confidence and

adapts to rapidly changing patient conditions. • Responds to the unique needs of the patients and families coping with

unanticipated illness or injury and treatment and advocate for their choices in quality of life. • BSMH nurses are

expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing

Professional Practice Model. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties,

requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related

duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Licensing/Certification Current RN license

in state they are working or covered by compact (required) BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain

from approved source prior to direct patient care) ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred) CCRN Critical Care

Registered Nurse (preferred) PCCN Progressive Care Certified Nurse (preferred) National Institute of Health(NIH) Stroke

Certification (preferred) Education Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred) Work Experience 1 year of RN experience (required) 6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred) Training EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred) Critical Care Course (preferred) Skills • Assigns patient care according to the nursing

skill, knowledge, and scope of practice of staff. • Orients, facilitates learning experience, and provides education (based upon quality improvement indicators, outcomes, and implementation) to nursing staff and others. • Possesses

clinical knowledge, skills, and competency to provide evidence-based patient care in accordance with the current

standards of practice, policy and procedure, and BSMH mission. • Performs comprehensive assessment of patient’s

clinical condition and psychosocial needs of the patient and their supportive resources. • Safely and efficiently

develops, implements, and prioritizes plan of care. • Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery. •

Assesses patient’s physical and emotional responses to treatment to evaluate effectiveness of intervention and

patient outcomes; revises plan of care accordingly. • Assists patient and family in coping with patient’s illness. •

Collaborates with others in the delivery of coordinated patient care. • Strong interpersonal and verbal/written

communication skills. • Applies cultural diversity and inclusion principles when caring for patients and their support

resources. • Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance and acquires information to perform safely. • Advances

personal and professional growth through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-services, and

workshops. • Exhibits professionalism through accountability for own and delegated actions. • Integrates cost-effective

measures into practice and models effective stewardship of available resources. • Practices self-care and cultivates

resilience in conflict and difficult circumstances. • Protects the safety and privacy of all persons. • Understanding

and utilization of office and clinical technologies. • Ability to communicate with patients in a manner they can

understand considering their personal preferences. • Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in

illness, suffering, pain, and existence. • Remains calm, adaptive, and collective during an emergency. • Manages care

of patients with chest tubes. • Assesses patients through hemodynamic monitoring. • Inserts and monitors transvenous

pacing/temporary pacing. • Administers means for conscious sedation. • Knowledge of advanced respiratory modalities.

Working Conditions Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur May be exposed to physical altercations

and verbal abuse May be required to use physical restraints May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights May

be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids* May be exposed to human blood and other potentially

infectious materials* May have periods of constant interruptions * Individuals in this position are required to

exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning

infection control. Physical Requirements Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.): 34-66% Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 34-66%

Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 34-66% Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 34-66% Stoop/Kneel 1-33% Crawling 1-33% Climbing 1-33% Balance

1-33% Bending 34-66% Sitting 34-66% Walking 34-66% Standing 34-66% Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards Manual

dexterity (eye/hand coordination) Perform shift work Maneuver weight of patients Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder

Reach above shoulder Repetitive arm/hand movements Finger Dexterity Color Vision Acuity – far Acuity – near Depth

perception Use of latex products Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust/fumes Exposure to potential electrical shock Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy Exposure to high

pitched noises Gaseous risk exposure Patient Population Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care

appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of

growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status

and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age,

specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures. Adults(18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

RN – PCU/Step Down Unit Springfield, OH

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