RN - PCU

Opportunity:

RN - PCU

Job Details:

• Work in Paranesthesia department as PCU RN (not PACU RN) in adult inpatient overflow holding areas
• Provide care in general PACU and Same Day Surgery areas for inpatient or observation patients
• Varied work schedule with flexible hours
• Care for patients holding for beds within 625-bed Level I Trauma facility
• Assess patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs
• Formulate and implement comprehensive plans of care including discharge planning
• Document assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in patient records
• Delegate appropriately and provide nursing supervision to other licensed nurses and personnel
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members for continuity of care
• Evaluate patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes
• Participate in unit shared leadership and education activities
• Current valid RN license in state of practice required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum one year acute care hospital experience required
• Experience in acute care setting within past 12 months required
• Must maintain clinical performance competencies through annual validations
• Bachelor's degree and professional certification preferred
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and use proper body mechanics
• Requires adequate hearing, visual acuity, and fine motor skills