Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU
About The Position
This role provides direct clinical patient care and is responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing care for assigned patients on a per-shift and unit-level basis. The Registered Nurse coordinates and integrates patient care according to the nursing process, supervises staff to whom care is delegated, and supports the CNO in ensuring high-quality, safe, appropriate nursing care, clinical staff competency, and appropriate resource management related to patient care. The RN provides total nursing care in accordance with established standards and the prescribed medical regime. The role includes safe and timely medication administration and responding to facility emergencies and disasters through assigned Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) responsibilities. The nurse must know the Hospital’s emergency codes and follow the related policies and procedures. The position is listed as day shift and per diem. The employer is The Hospitals of Providence - Memorial Campus.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- At least 1 year of RN experience for PRN status.
- Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice as required by law, regulation in the state of practice, or policy.
- AHA BLS certification.
- AHA ACLS, PALS, and/or NRP certification if applicable under corporate policy for the unit of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing.
- Recent acute care experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, safe, cost-effective total nursing care to patients.
- Coordinate and integrate patient care based on the nursing process.
- Direct care according to established safety, risk management, quality improvement, and infection control standards, with the goal of discharging patients after providing an optimum level of care.
- Coordinate and plan patient care within the prescribed medical regime.
- Administer medications safely and in a timely manner according to hospital policy.
- Fulfill HICS responsibilities, assignments, tasks, and roles as directed and needed during emergencies or disasters.
- Know the Hospital’s emergency codes, including their purposes and appropriate responses, and follow the Hospital’s policies and procedures for each code.
- Supervise staff to whom appropriate care is delegated.
- Support the CNO in ensuring high-quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, clinical staff competency, and appropriate patient-care resource management.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Paid time off.
- Career development and continuing education opportunities.
- Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee discount program.
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance. Eligibility may vary by location and employment status.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
