Registered Nurse - PCU

Carenest Health Services • Augusta, GA

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) serving adults through geriatric patients. The unit cares for intermediate-level and medical-surgical patients, including patients with dysrhythmias, congestive heart failure, acute-onset stroke or stroke symptoms not requiring TPA or critical care, acute coronary syndrome, and/or myocardial ischemia. Patients are admitted directly from associated clinics, physicians’ offices, prompt cares, or other hospitals, as well as through the emergency room.

This is a fast-paced environment focused on patient throughput and patient-centered care, with a strong teamwork dynamic. All patients are on hardwired telemetry, which is self-monitored by the RN. The unit has 12 beds and a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio. Nurses may float within the facility as needed, within their scope of practice. Weekend work is every other weekend unless otherwise specified. Holiday work expectations depend on how many major holidays fall within the assignment period. The required scrub color is navy blue.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience; first-time travelers are accepted.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Full compliance with requirements is needed to start on time; noncompliance may delay the start by two weeks due to the biweekly orientation schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to adult and geriatric intermediate-level and medical-surgical patients.
• Monitor patients on hardwired telemetry.
• Work within the 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio in a 12-bed unit.
• Support patient throughput while delivering patient-centered care.
• Float within the facility and scope of practice as needed.
• Work every other weekend unless otherwise specified.
• Work major holidays according to the assignment-period holiday schedule.

What This Job Offers

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