RN CDU/Obs, Forbes Hospital
Core
Registered Nurse providing leadership and direct patient care in a Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) for patients requiring observation before discharge or admission.
Role type
Staff Registered Nurse (CDU/Observation)
Builds
Patient care plans and safe discharge/admission pathways for unstable patients
Domain
Healthcare / Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Nursing process, patient assessment, delegation, interdisciplinary collaboration, quality improvement, time management, cultural competence
Preferred skills
Specialty certification
Technologies
Electronic health records, order sets
Responsibilities
Assess patient condition and notify physician, assign and delegate tasks to LPN/support staff, supervise LPN scope of practice, participate in interdisciplinary team evaluations, promote patient safety initiatives, evaluate patient and family satisfaction, maintain safe environment and documentation.