Registered Nurse RN - PCU

Responsibilities

• Assess patient for physical, emotional, psych/social, and family support.
• Organize and coordinate all aspects of patient care according to the patient’s real and/or perceived needs.
• Evaluate patient progress by correlating patient information with nursing knowledge to determine if goals are being met according to the patient’s plan of care or clinical path.
• Consult and collaborate with members of the health care team in planning and implementing total patient care for individuals.

• Demonstrate proficiency in nursing skills to carry out the patient’s plan of care.
• Communicate interactions, both verbal and written, that clearly and positively accomplish desired patient care as a collaborative effort.
• Educate patients and families; provide teaching, support, and coordination of health care plans during the acute phase of illness as needed.
• Promote clinical knowledge development including critical thinking skills and improve strategies for clinical judgment through research and continuing education.
• Access the medication room and supply room for stocking purposes as required by the job code.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• ACLS:
  Advanced Cardiac Life Support – Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Within 12 months of hire or transfer.
• DIMC:
  Dysrhythmia Interpretation Man – Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Within 12 months of hire or transfer.
• BLS:
  Basic Life Support – Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Within 3 months of hire or transfer (AHA).
• RN:
  Registered Nurse – Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Within 12 months of hire or transfer (MI).
• TEAM ADVANCED:
  Techniques for Effective Aggression Management – Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees on or before 12/31/2023 will have 24 months to complete).

Associate degree in Nursing (Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred).

• Completion of orientation process as directed by the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nurse manager and critical care educator.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels.
• PCCN certification preferred.
• Competency in Microsoft Windows expected; further learning opportunities may be required.

• Exposure to stressful situations, trauma, grief, and death.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including latex materials or appropriate substitutes.
• Freedom to move throughout the facility with or without assistance; perform job functions as outlined.
• Vision and hearing sufficient with or without assistive devices.
• Required to sit, stand, walk for extended periods; may need frequent postural changes.
• Exposure to blood borne pathogens; adherence to blood borne pathogen and TB testing.
• Capacity to handle multiple tasks, work independently, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and stay awake.
• Dexterity for handling, reaching, grasping, and other fine motor tasks; repetitive movements may be frequent.
• Medium physical demand level: occasional lifts/carries 21‑50 lbs (0‑33% of workday), frequent lifts 20 lbs (34‑66% of workday), constant light loads 10 lbs (67‑100% of workday).