PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Opportunity:

RN - PCU

Job Details:

• Work varied schedule with weekend and holiday requirements according to facility guidelines
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document nursing care for patients
• Complete comprehensive patient assessments including physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs
• Review patient history and physical within appropriate timeframes
• Monitor diagnostic and laboratory data and report abnormal results to physicians
• Formulate individualized plans of care including discharge planning
• Implement care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision
• Provide care based on physician orders and nursing plans in compliance with policies and procedures
• Evaluate patient and family response to care and teaching, revising plans as needed
• Document all nursing activities legibly and timely in patient records
• Participate in shared leadership and education of personnel, patients, and families
• Supervise licensed and non-licensed personnel in providing quality care
• Interact with multidisciplinary teams, physicians, patients, families and external contacts
• Must possess current valid RN license in state of practice or compact licensure
• BLS certification required
• Minimum one year acute care hospital experience required
• Must maintain clinical performance competencies through annual validations
• Physical demands include standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 75 pounds
• Bachelor's degree and professional certification preferred