Registered Nurse (RN) – Observation Unit

Position Overview

As a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Observation Unit, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating patient care for individuals meeting observation status criteria. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced environment, requiring excellent communication and clinical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to a diverse population, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans.
• Monitor patients’ vitals and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and in accordance with established guidelines.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Educate patients and families regarding health conditions and treatment plans.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with policies and procedures.

Position Details

• Unit Type: Observation Unit
• Number of Openings: 10
• Shift: 12-hour shifts, rotating between day and night schedules
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 72 hours
• Weekend and Holiday Work: Required
• Float Requirements: May be required to float to Medical/Cardiac/Neuro-Ortho units

Qualifications

• Active RN license with required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale Competency, Tele/ECG Competency.
• Preferred certifications: TNCC, ENPC.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in medical/surgical nursing; telemetry experience is preferred.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Patient Population

This position focuses on adult patients (age 18 and older) presenting with a variety of conditions, including but not limited to:

• Chest pain
• Asthma exacerbations
• Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
• Abdominal pain
• Urinary issues
• Blood sugar fluctuations
• DVT/PE
• Cellulitis
• Post-procedural monitoring
• Minor trauma

Equipment and Technology

• Utilize cardiac monitoring equipment and electronic health records (EHR) systems, specifically Cerner.

Dress Code

Scrub Color: Galaxy blue.

Attendance Policy

Please note that attendance is critical to maintaining the integrity of patient care. Failure to adhere to attendance policies may result in formal warnings or contract termination.