Job Summary: As a Registered Nurse in our Progressive Care Unit (PCU), you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to patients who require intermediate-level monitoring and treatment. You will work in a dynamic healthcare environment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. This position offers an opportunity to advance your nursing career while making a meaningful impact on patient lives. Key Responsibilities:
Patient Care: Provide direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and implementing prescribed treatment plans in accordance with physician orders. Assessment and Monitoring: Conduct thorough assessments of patients' conditions and continuously monitor their progress, promptly identifying any changes or deterioration. Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including nursing assessments, care plans, and progress notes, ensuring compliance with legal and hospital regulations. Collaboration: Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to develop and adjust patient care plans, making evidence-based decisions to optimize patient outcomes. Education: Educate patients and their families on the plan of care, medications, and any necessary lifestyle modifications. Offer emotional support and answer questions to alleviate concerns. Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain specialized equipment used in the PCU, such as cardiac monitors, ventilators, and infusion pumps, ensuring patient safety and accuracy. Emergency Response: Respond promptly to changes in patient condition, initiate emergency protocols when necessary, and provide life-saving interventions as required. Quality Assurance: Adhere to hospital policies, quality standards, and infection control protocols to ensure patient safety and the highest level of care. Professional Development: Stay current with the latest advancements in nursing practice, attending continuing education programs and training sessions as required. Communication: Maintain effective communication with the healthcare team, patients, and their families, ensuring a collaborative and compassionate care environment. Qualifications:
- Valid RN license in state of practice and current BLS certification.
- Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, preferably in a progressive care unit or a related critical care setting.
- ACLS certification is highly desirable.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
- Commitment to patient-centered care and evidence-based practice.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- Access to ongoing training and development programs.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Meaningful work that makes a difference in patients' lives.
PCU RN 24 bed unit 13 week assignment 36 hrs 12 hr nights, 7p-7:30a AHA BLS & AHA ACLS required Active NY license 2 yrs of RN experience required along with 2 yrs of PCU/SCU experience Travel experience required Must be proficient with Tele, Drips, A lines, Vents, Post Cardiac Interventions, and High Acuity Surgical Posts EMR: EPIC 04/23 start