RN 5W Observation
Core
Registered Nurse providing acute and chronic care for patients with chest pain, heart failure, kidney stones, psychiatric, GI, orthopedic, and neuro conditions in a fast-paced observation unit.
Role type
Staff Registered Nurse (RN)
Builds
Patient care plans and clinical interventions for observation and testing
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Care Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Critical thinking, Nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation), IV management, Telemetry monitoring, Wound care, Chest tube management, NG/G-tube management, CT/MRI patient coordination
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Telemetry systems, IV pumps, CT/MRI coordination tools
Responsibilities
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care; Manage IVs, telemetry, chest tubes, and wound care; Coordinate with physicians and advanced practice providers for 24-hour accessibility; Provide care for acute and chronic illness patients requiring further testing and observation.