Registered Nurse Observation Unit Full time Nights
Core
Staff nurse in a 16-bed observation unit assessing acutely ill patients to determine safe discharge or movement to inpatient care.
Role type
Staff Registered Nurse (IC)
Builds
Individualized care plans and discharge coordination for observation patients
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Nursing process, care coordination, data analysis, evidence-based practice, documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Observation unit experience
Technologies
Electronic health records (implied by documentation)
Responsibilities
Assess and coordinate discharge planning with multiple disciplines; Direct care and delegate to assistants; Collaborate with physicians and ancillary staff; Evaluate patient responses to interventions; Participate in shared governance and unit projects
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC