What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN STAFF - PROGRESSIVE CARE UNIT - NIGHT SHIFT position at Equiliem?
Equiliem is seeking a local contract nurse RN Renal PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a local contract nursing job in Cincinnati, Ohio. Job Description & Requirements ~ Specialty : Renal PCU - Progressive Care Unit ~ Discipline : RN ~ Start Date : 01 / 20 / 2025~ Duration : 8 weeks ~36 hours per week ~ Shift : 12 hours, nights ~ Employment Type : Local Contract The practice of nursing requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide care to groups and individuals. The RN utilizes knowledge derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. All care is provided based on the concepts inherent in the model of care for TCH which promotes an on-going partnership between patients and families and the team of healthcare providers. The care is culturally based and age specific. The RN adheres to American Nursing Association (ANA) code of ethics and to the scope of practice described in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.Unit Description : -2S Renal : The Renal / 2 South unit is a 24-bed medical / surgical unit specializing in the care of patients with kidney disease, including kidney transplant.-The growth in the number of transplants in recent years is a testimony to the expertise of the team of board-certified nephrologists, transplant surgeons and an all-RN nursing staff.-A continuum of care is provided for patients undergoing kidney transplant as they are supported through their unique living related, cadaveric or paired exchange donation transplant process.-The nursing staff is specifically trained to perform skills unique to this patient population, including peritoneal dialysis through manual as well as cycler methods.-The nursing staff actively participates in delivery of specialized care for patients who qualify for cutting-edge pharmacologic research studies under the supervision of nephrologists, transplant surgeons and clinical pharmacologists.-An on-site outpatient kidney transplant clinic provides ongoing episodic care to transplant patients.-The unit also provides care for a wide variety of general medical / surgical patients with common diagnoses.-We have the ability to provide remote telemetry monitoring for 8 beds as needed.-This mix of patients provides a dynamic environment where nurses can meet career goals.Required Skills & Experience : -The RN demonstrates the knowledge, abilities, and skills to provide age and culturally specific patient care and education.-The RN effectively communicates with peers, utilizes appropriate channels of communication and maintains absolute confidentiality.-The RN maintains competence and demonstrates evidence of continuing professional growth.-The RN demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change and the ability to work in a culturally diverse setting.Preferred Skills & Experience : -N / ASchedule Notes :
- 6 week contract
- Nights and every 3rd weekend (Friday and Saturday night with an additional 2 Sunday nights per 4 week schedule) Required : 2 years of med / surg experience, Epic experience Preferred : renal experience
