PCU RN
About The Position
The PCU Nurse at CHI Health Good Samaritan provides intermediate care to critically ill patients in a 49-bed unit where patients receive additional monitoring via telemetry. The role involves monitoring and managing patients’ conditions, administering prescribed medications and treatments, and supporting recovery from surgery, accidents, illness, or complications of chronic conditions, with the goal of transfer or discharge. Nurses collaborate with physicians and the nursing team to develop and implement individualized care plans, provide patient and family education, and foster a supportive, compassionate environment. CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney, Nebraska, offering trauma, cardiac, neonatal, cancer, neurosurgical, orthopedic, and mental health services.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license that allows practice in the state.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within five months of hire.
- Diligence, observance, and ability to identify changes in patients’ conditions and act appropriately.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with physicians and the nursing team to devise and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Change dressings, monitor vital signs, and document care in a timely manner.
- Monitor and manage patients’ conditions and respond appropriately to changes.
- Educate patients and their families about prevention and healthy habits.
- Foster a supportive and compassionate environment for patients.
Benefits
- Up to $13,500 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires.
- Up to $10,000 educational assistance for eligible new hires.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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