Progressive Care Unit RN

Company: Dignity Health
Location: Lufkin
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.CHI St. Luke's Health-Memorial LufkinThe opening of the area's first dedicated heart and stroke care center further supports our mission of service to the community. As a Joint Commission certified primary stroke care facility and recognized as a HeartCARE Center, National Distinction of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology, CHI St. Luke's Health-Memorial offers the latest in heart and stroke care using state-of-the-art technology with a highly trained team of surgeons, physicians and staff.Memorial offers a wide array of services, including the Temple Cancer Center. We are the first health care facility in Texas to acquire the DaVinci High Definition Robot for robotic assisted procedures in urology, gynecology and general surgery, and is currently the only hospital in Lufkin to boast two robotic systems, including the latest, most advanced robot, the da Vinci Xi. It was also the first hospital in the state of Texas to receive four Center of Excellence accreditations by the Surgical Review Corporation in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG), Hernia Surgery (COEHS), Robotic Surgery (COERS) and Minimally Invasive Surgery (COEMIS).The Lufkin hospital also is known for providing the area’s only comprehensive diabetes, heart and stroke center—the Polk Education Center. The center's diabetes self-management education program is the only one in the area with continued recognition by the American Diabetes Association (ADA).Another center of excellence includes the Temple Imaging Center that offers some of the most advanced procedures in the area, including PET/CT scanning for cancer and Alzheimer’s, CT scanning, Open Bore MRI, 4D Ultrasound and 3D mammography. Other specialty areas include Orthopedic care, Women’s Services, Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation, Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Kidney and Diabetes Treatment, and Express Lab.We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:Health/Dental/Vision InsuranceFlexible spending accountsVoluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft Adoption AssistanceFree Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adultsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your familyVacation, Personal Days and HolidaysTuition Assistance for career growth and developmentMatching 401(k) Retirement ProgramsWellness ProgramsIf you are compassionate about healthcare and would like to impact patients every day, connect with CHI St. Luke’s Health today to experience what it is like to collaborate with a talented healthcare team!Related topics: Progressive Care Unit, Stepdown Unit, PCU, RN, Nurse#missioncritical #MCTXPosition Summary The Registered Nurse II practices as a full partner on the multidisciplinary team. Independently plans, implements, and evaluates patient care and performs related duties as required. Assesses patient's needs for nursing care, assures continuity of care through appropriate discharge planning, patient education and coordination of services, and acts as a patient and family advocate. Demonstrates and models the full range of nursing professional practice in both patient care provided and in development of strategies to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction, and cost effectiveness at the unit level. Position Responsibilities:1. Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and patient care.2. Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance.3. Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process.4. Leads multidisciplinary rounds to facilitate appropriateness of care and smooth transitions across the continuum. 5. Effectively applies the nursing process within the framework of the organization’s professional model of care, using the nursing process to meet the clinical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of the patient and family. 6. Formulates a plan of care and daily goals that takes into consideration the individualized needs of the patient.7. Effectively delegates care as appropriate while retaining accountability for the quality of care given to patients and families. 8. Consistently documents in the patient and unit records according to written health system standards of care in order to meet legal and quality patient care requirements. 9. Provides safe therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way. Incorporates differences into the provision of care. Integrates knowledge, skills and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum. 10. In conjunction with case management, develops a plan to connect the patient and family to the appropriate community resources to meet their post-acute care needs. 11. Incorporates national and organizational goals to improve quality, patient safety and satisfaction.12. Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. 13. Identifies ethical situations within patient care or within the workforce and seeks to mitigate as appropriate. 14. Practices solid communication skills and is able to articulate and translate the patient’s condition to physicians and other colleagues; effectively utilizes AIDET and SBAR communication methods.15. Demonstrates knowledge of principles of adult learning (and/or teaching children) and applies in teaching patients, families, students and new staff. 16. Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to meet regulatory requirements and effectively prepare them for the episode of care as well as transitions from one level of care to another.17. Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry, and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice. 18. Identifies opportunities for quality improvement to colleagues and management. 19. Applies evidence-based practice as a regular aspect of professional practice. 20. Ensures improvements in the practice setting by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. 21. Demonstrates commitment to the goals and values of patient, hospital, community and nursing profession through cost containment measures, maintaining confidentiality, appropriate ethical decision-making, adherence to organizational policies and procedures, and ensuring patient safety.22. Demonstrates an understanding of cultural intelligence, workplace horizontal violence and impairment and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. 23. Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyles. 24. Participates in unit-based shared governance activities while on duty. 25. Takes personal accountability for improving quality, patient safety and satisfaction outcomes. 26. Participates in quality of care activities, evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Minimum Knowledge and Skills Required: Education and Licensure:ADN or DiplomaBLS required (and ACLS, if applicable)Certifications for Nursing Specialty, if applicableCurrent Nursing License applicable to The State of Texas inimum Experience:At least one (1) year of RN experienceDemonstrated competence in Clinical Nurse I performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hire.Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.Validation is required for the skills needed in the following areas for providing care in Medical Surgical Units: • Bladder Scan; Perineal Care; Urinary Catheter; Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults; Aspiration Precautions; Blood Glucose Monitoring; Cardiac Monitor Setup and Lead Placement; Central Venous Catheter; Fall Prevention; Isolation Precautions; Nasogastric Tube; Oral Hygiene; Pain Assessment and Management; Restraint Application; Suicide Assessment and Precautions; Universal Protocol for Procedural Time-outs; Urinary Catheter; Wound Drainage Evacuation.• BLS certification

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