Clinical Research

Hrs Description: NIGHTS; 7:00PM - 7:30AM On Call = None ; Duties: Job Summary: -The Clinical Resource Unit (Float pool) is committed to our Nursing Professional Practice Model; we believe in caring relationships with our patients, families, community, and colleagues to provide exceptional care. -In the clinical resource unit, our dedicated nursing staff, nurse leaders, interdisciplinary team members, and physician partners practice on providing specialized medical and nursing care to various inpatient units including Medical-Oncology, Surgical-Orthopedic, Cardiovascular Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit, Mental Health Unit, and Acute Rehab. -Our highly-trained staff utilizes the most current technology and equipment. -Medical diagnoses include but are not limited to coronary artery disease, angina, myocardial ischemia, myocardial infarction, dysrhythmia, syncope, congestive heart failure, strokes, cancer, cellulitis, post-surgical care, and chest pain. -The environment is fast-paced, exciting, and always evolving.

Job Responsibilities: -Performs all responsibilities and duties required by the unit as specific to the scope of service. -Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. -Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. -Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops an appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. -Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. -Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation. -Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents. -Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. -Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers. -Confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. -Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solutions. -Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies. -Floats to various inpatient units including Medical-Oncology, Surgical-Ortho, Cardiovascular Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit, Mental Health Unit, and Acute Rehab. -Provides direct nursing care and collaborates with other multidisciplinary team members to provide patient care to various patient populations. -Conducts and documents assessments, nursing diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care. -Acts as a resource to staff from various units. -Coordinates care to multidisciplinary team members to facilitate and provide the highest possible quality patient care. -Manages care of acute and chronically ill cardiac and pulmonary patients. -Collaboratively identifies patient goals of care, designs and maintains care plans with patients and families. -Implements interventions as needed including medication administration and evaluation of effects. -Prepares patients for procedures, provides pain management, performs IV venipuncture, blood administration, and monitors labs. -Discharges patients and provides instruction for safe transition from hospital. -Documents all care using EMR. -Ensures team huddles are occurring and attends them. -Delegates with appropriate follow-up. -Answers call lights. -Ensures basic care such as turning, toileting, etc. is done per standards of care. -Handles conflict management and maintains professional communication with all team members. -Provides post-operative care for the complex surgical population. **Job Description, continued in Skills Section** null

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