PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Opportunity:

RN - PCU

Job Details:

• Varied work schedule
• Must be willing to float between Boswell and Fayetteville Del Webb campuses as needed, with Boswell as the primary campus
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and professional nursing practice standards
• Conduct patient assessments including physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, and discharge planning needs
• Review patient history and physical information with patient and family and ensure completion within appropriate timeframes
• Review diagnostic and laboratory data and report abnormal results to physicians and appropriate caregivers
• Formulate individualized plans of care including discharge planning utilizing assessment data and patient, family, and health team input
• Implement the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation, and supervision of healthcare team activities
• Evaluate patient and family response to care and teaching, revising the plan of care as needed
• Document assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation accurately and timely in the patient record
• Provide care based on best available evidence and participate in unit or facility shared leadership activities
• Supervise licensed and non-licensed personnel in activities necessary to provide quality care and services
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds
• Must use standard precautions due to potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids
• Minimum one year of experience in an acute care hospital setting required, with experience in the specialty area within the past 12 months
• Current, valid RN license required
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• NIHSS recommended but not required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Professional certification preferred