PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Opportunity:

RN - PCU

Job Details:

• Varied work schedule including weekends and holidays
• Guaranteed hours provided per shift
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and professional nursing practice standards
• Review patient history and physical with patient/family and ensure completion within appropriate timeframes
• Review diagnostics and laboratory data and report abnormal results to physicians and appropriate caregivers
• Formulate and implement individualized plans of care including discharge planning based on patient-specific needs and medical plan of care
• Provide direct patient care, coordination, delegation, and supervision of health care team activities in compliance with policies, procedures, and standards of care
• Evaluate patient and family response to care and teaching, revising plan of care as needed
• Document assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in the patient record in a legible and timely manner
• Participate in unit or facility shared leadership and contribute to the education, role development, and orientation of personnel, patients, students, and families
• Actively participate in the improvement of national nursing quality indicators and outcomes
• Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice
• BLS certification 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
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Professional certification preferred
• 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 threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids