RN - PCU/Progressive Care Unit

First Connect Health • Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

Registered Nurse for the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), a 36-bed unit caring for patients with cardiac conditions, respiratory compromise, and post-procedure recovery needs. The nurse provides care at nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3 or 1:4 and manages titratable medications permitted under the IMC-unit policy, along with chest tubes and noninvasive respiratory support such as BPAP and heated high-flow oxygen. Nurses are required to titrate drips. The charge nurse has no patient assignment. Nurse aides are available at a ratio of 1:12. Monitor technicians read rhythm strips, which RNs verify; strips are kept on paper and do not interface with EPIC. The telemetry system is identified as Client.

Self-scheduling and block scheduling are available. Full-time and part-time employees are expected to self-schedule at least six weekend shifts in each six-week schedule, subject to department needs, unit staffing plans, and equitable distribution. Holiday work is required. Call or standby requirements are determined by the Nurse Manager. The dress code is navy blue scrubs.

Requirements

• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• Ability to care for patients receiving noninvasive respiratory support, including BPAP and heated high-flow oxygen.
• Ability to manage drips listed in the titratable-medication policy for IMC units.
• Chest tube management experience or skills.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients with cardiac conditions, respiratory compromise, and post-procedure recovery needs.
• Provide care within nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3 or 1:4.
• Manage noninvasive respiratory support, including BPAP and heated high-flow oxygen.
• Titrate drips permitted under the IMC-unit titratable-medication policy.
• Manage chest tubes.
• Verify rhythm strips read by monitor technicians.

What This Job Offers

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