PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Opportunity:

RN - PCU

Job Details:

• Assume responsibility and accountability for the care of assigned patients during your shift
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care using age specific criteria
• Make clinical judgments based upon scientific knowledge and clinical skills
• Assist in planning, directing and teaching non-RN staff such as LPN/PCT and Unit Secretaries
• Work every other weekend
• No on-call responsibilities
• Must float to all units within skill level
• 2+ years of nursing experience required
• Post-operative open heart care experience required
• Critical care experience highly preferred
• Chest tube and other drain management experience required
• Pre- and post-procedure care for patients with radial and femoral access required
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring including reading and interpreting cardiac rhythm strips required
• Advanced knowledge of cardiac and pulmonary abnormalities required
• Experience with chest tube removal, pericardial pacing wire removal, temporary pacer management required
• Experience with non-invasive ventilation (NIV) devices, high-flow oxygen, and oxygen delivery systems required
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA)
• Active Ohio nursing license or compact license required
• Skills checklist pertinent to PCU specialty within one year required