RN - PCU

CHI Health St Francis • Grand Island, NE

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic stepdown unit. This position entails working with a diverse patient population, providing high-quality care to young adults through geriatrics with complex medical issues. Ideal candidates should possess a strong sense of teamwork and a commitment to enhancing the patient experience.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required.
• Strong teamwork skills and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to engage with patients through bedside report and hourly rounding.

Nice To Haves

• Virtual nursing implementation expected in June, which will modify some responsibilities and the nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Floating to MedSurg, Inpatient Rehab, or Skilled Care may be required based on unit needs.
• Fingernail policy: Artificial nails are prohibited while providing patient care.
• Completion of an open-book exam on skills learned during orientation is required with a minimum passing score of 90%.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care to a diverse population, including individuals with sepsis, STEMI, CHF, stroke, and COVID-19.
• Monitor patients and interpret telemetry strips; RNs are responsible for reading their own strips.
• Titrate and administer intravenous medications, including heparin, amiodarone, cardizem, nitroglycerin, and insulin.
• Ensure adherence to clinical guidelines and protocols for patient care.
• Cohabitate with a certified nursing assistant (CNA) for efficiency in patient management during our transition to virtual nursing.

What This Job Offers

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