Registered Nurse RN Medical Surgical PCU
Core
Registered Nurse providing direct care to medical and surgical patients with complex needs and multiple co-morbidities in a fast-paced PCU unit.
Role type
Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)
Builds
Patient care plans and outcomes for medical/surgical patients
Domain
Healthcare / Medical-Surgical Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, care planning, care implementation, care evaluation, documentation, delegation, interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based practice, precepting/mentoring
Responsibilities
Assess patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs; Formulate a plan of care including discharge plan; Implement the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision; Evaluate patient and family response to care and teaching; Document assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation; Provide care based on best evidence and participate in research activities; Supervise staff and work flow of the department in some roles; Interact with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, families and external contacts.
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level (New Grad <12 months or experienced)