Registered Nurse - PCU

Carenest Health Services • Columbus, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

12 James Surg Onc is a mixed acuity unit that cares for both PCU and Med Surg patients. This is a very busy surgical floor. All perm staff is PCU trained. Staffing Ratios - Goal is 1:4, but can be 1:5. Weekends are variable based on unit needs. No set/blocked scheduling is offered to permanent staff. All travelers may be required to float within their scope of practice. If you accept a 12D/N rotating contract, you may be scheduled for days, nights, or a combination of both, depending on the department’s needs. Shift assignments are reviewed every 4-week scheduling period, but changes are not guaranteed and are based on staffing priorities at that time. The patient age group includes Adults and Geriatrics. Patient diagnoses include Surgical Oncology (breast, thyroid, melanoma), Hepatobiliary (liver, pancreas, spleen, biliary tract cancers, neuroendocrine), Colorectal (colon, rectal cancer), and Plastics (reconstructive breast cancer or sarcoma). Special procedures and unit details include Chemotherapy, Blood transfusions, IV Antibiotics, Oncologic emergencies, cytokine release syndrome, Insulin drips, Heparin drips, and a heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient falls. Computerized charting is done via EPIC.

Requirements

• Overall 2 years of acute care nursing experience.
• At least 1 year of PCU experience.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• NIHSS certification.

Nice To Haves

• ONS Chemo certification.

Responsibilities

• Care for both PCU and Med Surg patients on a busy surgical floor.
• Float within scope of practice as required.
• Administer Chemotherapy.
• Administer Blood transfusions.
• Administer IV Antibiotics.
• Manage Oncologic emergencies and cytokine release syndrome.
• Manage Insulin drips.
• Manage Heparin drips.
• Focus on infection prevention protocols.
• Focus on patient falls prevention.

Benefits

• Parking permit options (purchased through CampusParc at osu.campusparc.com): WMC Monthly Permit, WB Annual Permit, CXS Annual Permit.
• Parking is available in West Campus Carmack Lots 2 and 3 with shuttle service.
• Weekend garage access is available from Friday at 2:00 p.m. through Monday at 8:00 a.m.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed