PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Opportunity:

RN - PCU

Job Details:

• Varied work schedule
• Will be part of a new overflow unit task force, floating between overflow areas and may float to other Adult Health units serving MS, PCU, or IMC patients
• Possibility of floating to South Campus
• Level I Trauma and large hospital experience is preferred
• Previous travel experience is required for consideration
• 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, diagnostics, and laboratory data and report abnormal results to physicians and appropriate caregivers
• Formulate and implement individualized plans of care including discharge planning in collaboration with multidisciplinary team members
• Delegate and supervise activities of licensed nurses and other healthcare personnel
• Evaluate patient and family response to care and teaching, revising care plans as needed
• Document assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation accurately and in a timely manner in the patient record
• Participate in shared leadership, staff education, role development, and orientation of facility personnel
• Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice
• BLS certification is required
• Minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting required, with experience in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Nurse in the specialty area
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Professional certification preferred
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently
• May be required to lift up to 75 pounds
• Must use standard precautions due to potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids