Registered Nurse/PCU
About The Position
This is an ED HOLD unit, not a PCU unit. RN will have MS and PCU type patients in ED boarding area. This is a float position and can be floated to an inpatient PCU unit. This is a Boarding unit - pts come from ED and boarded until d/c or moved to inpatient unit. Pt's are stable and moved out if becomes unstable. This is a 4-bed unit and the ratios fluctuate depend on need- can go up to an 8-10 bed unit and if staffing is adjusted based on acuity/need. The staffing can be a nurse/cna or nurse/LPN depending on acuity/ratio. TEAM nursing takes place on this unit with RN/LPN at times. RN needs to be comfortable working with LPN in team nursing and delegation. IU Health is now offering charge pay.
Requirements
- 2 years of experience required.
- PCU experience required.
- Must be aware and comfortable with the ratios and unit details of an ED HOLD unit.
- Comfortable working with LPNs in team nursing and delegation.
- Experience with Cerner is required.
- BLS, ACLS, and NIH certifications are required.
- Must work 2/3 major holidays.
- Must be comfortable with ratios that can fluctuate up to an 8-10 bed unit.
Nice To Haves
- First timers are not accepted.
- Locals are not accepted.
Responsibilities
- Care for MS and PCU type patients in the ED boarding area.
- Float to an inpatient PCU unit if needed.
- Work with LPNs in team nursing and delegation.
- Manage patient care in a boarding unit environment.
- Adapt to fluctuating patient ratios and staffing adjustments based on acuity and need.
Benefits
- Charge pay is offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
