PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Opportunity:

RN - PCU

Job Details:

• Provide competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards in a Progressive Care Unit setting
• Coordinate and deliver patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting
• Perform charge nurse and preceptor responsibilities as needed
• Assess and manage patients with complex problems including physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety aspects of care
• Perform bedside point of care testing as required for patient care plans
• Organize and prioritize care according to patient and family needs
• Collaborate with patient and family to prepare and update individualized plans of care
• Consult with appropriate resources regarding patients with complex care issues, unusual teaching needs, and those at high risk for discharge planning
• Assess and anticipate discharge needs of individual patients and families
• Communicate relevant information to promote continuity of care across the interdisciplinary team
• Participate in performance improvement activities and unit goal development
• Promote a safe, clean, and secure hospital environment for all patients and staff
• Required certifications: ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale