RN - PCU

CHI Health Good Samaritan • Kearney, NE

4d • Onsite

About The Position

An opportunity is available for a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU). This role requires a commitment to patient care and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment. The unit has 40 beds with an average daily census of 24. Nurse ratios are 1:4-5 on both days and nights. Common diagnoses include adults with cardiac med/surg, dialysis, cancer diagnosis, vascular issues, sepsis, adult respiratory problems, stroke, post-stent, post-pacer placement, and renal failure. Titration of drips is required for medications including Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Insulin. Nurse Aids/Patient Care Techs are available with ratios of 1:12 for support. RT Equipment includes vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and High Flow oxygen. RNs are responsible for reading and interpreting their own telemetry strips. A Charge Nurse is present on each shift and takes an assignment. Additional equipment features overhead lifts in half of the rooms, portable lifts, vein finders, and bladder scanners.

Requirements

• Valid RN license
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• NIHSS certification
• Proficient in managing arterial lines
• Driver's license required for verification purposes regarding distance from the facility.
• Maintain professionalism as per policies regarding artificial nails.

Nice To Haves

• Flexibility
• Willingness to learn
• Openness to feedback
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse cultural populations, including primarily Hispanic and Somali patients.
• Demonstrate teamwork, adaptability, and a commitment to enhancing patient experience scores.

Responsibilities

• Titration of drips for medications including Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Insulin.
• Reading and interpreting telemetry strips.
• Managing patients with cardiac med/surg, dialysis, cancer diagnosis, vascular issues, sepsis, adult respiratory problems, stroke, post-stent, post-pacer placement, and renal failure.
• Utilizing RT equipment including vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and High Flow oxygen.
• Operating overhead lifts, portable lifts, vein finders, and bladder scanners.
• Potential to float to MedSurg or ICU for PCU acuity patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree