Registered Nurse, RN - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) New Competitive Pay!
About The Position
The PCU is a 36-bed unit for telemetry, step down, or intermediate level of care. Patients requiring peritoneal and hemodialysis, cardiac catheterizations, pacemakers, internal cardiac defibrillator placement, post-operative monitoring, and interventional radiology may be placed on PCU. Our patients receive continuous cardiac monitoring, and some may also receive continuous oxygen saturation monitoring. Patients can be on high flow oxygen, Bi-pap ventilation, and continuous cardiac Intravenous medications. The nurse patient ratio is less than on the med/surg floors, allowing patients to be more closely monitored. This position is for 36 hours per week, working Day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with every third weekend and holiday rotation required.
Requirements
- Critical care experience required
- Able to read and interpret Tele strips independently
- Must have excellent time management skills
- Use of electronic based charting systems
- Valid BLS and ACLS required
Nice To Haves
- Epic experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Participates in and maintains awareness of performance improvement initiatives.
- Conscientiously evaluates and integrates evidence-based practice and research into clinical practice.
- Conducts and documents accurate clinical assessments.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates the patient’s individualized plan of care.
- Uses professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient's needs.
- Manages own patient assignment by delegating and effectively based on patient needs and skills of team members.
- Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources, and documents according to department standards.
- Recognizes patient/family rights through support of their informed decisions and advanced directives.
- Continually evaluates and revises the care plan according to changes in the patient’s health status.
- Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources.
- Supports the development of new staff members and helps facilitate their transition into unit.
- Guides the professional growth of department staff through precepting.
- Participates in professional development by identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate education.
- Participates in departmental committees as needed.
Benefits
- Clinical Advancement Program which provides advancement opportunities and financial rewards
- Competitive salaries & benefits
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Shared governance: Nurses are encouraged to participate in our unit based councils or one of the many other council opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Clinical mobility tracks
- Free on-campus parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
