PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Opportunity:

RN - Med Surg PCU Adult

Job Details:

• Work in a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital providing care in the Med Surg/PCU unit
• Must be experienced in all areas and willing to flex into different departments as needed
• Identify patient and significant others' needs for patient education and provide education utilizing appropriate modalities
• Identify and provide for patient safety through preventative measures including side rails, restraints, and safe use of equipment
• Follow restraint policy correctly and evaluate and document appropriately
• Demonstrate knowledge of safe operation of all equipment in the PCU, Telemetry, and Med Surg areas
• Apply troubleshooting techniques and follow procedures for repair of essential equipment and access equipment manuals as needed
• Implement infection control and isolation procedures using proper procedures and documentation
• Utilize standard precautions at all times
• Maintain complete, accurate, and concise documentation of patient status, nursing interventions, and patient responses during assigned shift
• Document charges accurately and ensure accuracy and completion of physician orders in a timely manner
• Complete 24-hour check of orders when within duties of assigned shift
• Give change of shift report to oncoming employees in a complete and accurate manner
• Communicate with other departments completely and accurately
• Report critical lab values to the physician in a timely manner according to policy
• Maintain and restock emergency carts, room supplies, and general supplies
• Active Washington state nursing license required