RN - PCU

Henry Community Health•New Castle, IN

23d

About The Position

The RN - PCU provides nursing care to medical and surgical patients in a Progressive Care unit. The role may suit experienced bedside nurses or new graduates who will be mentored during their introduction to the unit. Adult hospitalists provide 24/7 coverage and support to the nursing team, with surgical support for orthopedic and general surgery patients. The position includes supervising nursing personnel and participating in general nursing duties.

Requirements

Knowledge of pathophysiology, the nursing process, nursing interventions, pharmacology, methods for delivering nursing care, and management of patients and personnel.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Current Indiana RN licensure.
Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms.
BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Supervises nursing personnel activities daily and participates in the delivery of general nursing duties.
Administers prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing procedures and physician orders.
Observes patients, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies a supervisor or physician of conditions and significant incidents.
Prepares equipment and assists physicians during patient treatments and examinations.
Assesses patient vital signs to detect deviations from normal and determine patient progress.
Takes daily responsibility for personnel assignments, supervision of licensed and non-licensed personnel, patient placement, cost containment, patient and family education, and customer satisfaction.