Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU

Lifebridge Health•Seaford, DE

10d

About The Position

Patients admitted to the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) have actual or potential acute care needs that require continuous monitoring that cannot be provided on the general floors. The primary patients admitted to PCU are those who need less care than standard intensive care but more than what is available on telemetry or med-surg units.The PCU RN is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating a plan of patient care utilizing ANA Standards and the Nursing Process. The RN acts as a patient advocate. The RN provides support, information and direct care and utilizes equipment and technology skillfully and is technically competent in nursing procedures. The Registered Nurse educates patients and families on significant self-care issues. The inventory, distribution/delivery of medications may be required.

Requirements

Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Registered Nurse. Must hold a license in the state of permanent residency
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 12 months of employment
NIH Stroke Scale Certification will be obtained during orientation

Responsibilities

Developing, implementing and evaluating a plan of patient care utilizing ANA Standards and the Nursing Process
Acting as a patient advocate
Providing support, information and direct care
Utilizing equipment and technology skillfully and is technically competent in nursing procedures
Educating patients and families on significant self-care issues
Inventory, distribution/delivery of medications may be required