Graduate Nurse; PCU - part time, nights - Jefferson

Overview

Find your calling at Mercy! Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care under the supervision of person(s) licensed by a State regulatory board to prescribe medication and treatment, or under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse (RN). Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.

Position Details: Cardiac Med Intermediate GN — 12 hours per week, Nights;
Mercy Hospital Jefferson, Festus, MO 63028.

We are also known as the Progressive Care Unit or PCU. Our unit is an intermediate unit that is a step down from our intensive care but a step above med/surg as far as patient acuity. Cardiac, Respiratory distress, Septic. No vents. Mainly serve cardiac patients; also acute respiratory (no vents but high flow O2 needs, new bipap, etc.). Then mix of any other disease processes in which the physicians determine the patient is too sick for floor, but not yet ICU level of care.

Fast paced unit combining aspects of ED and ICU into one department—the busyness of ED and critical care aspect of ICU. Requires and builds strong assessment skills and teamwork.

Provide patient care using the nursing process under supervision as described above, coordinate care with other departments, and maintain patient rights and confidentiality.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Practical Nursing Degree from an accredited school
• License: current RN license in our state or can be obtained within 90 days
• Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association; IV Certification within 1 year.