Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN), where your expertise will directly impact patient recovery and well-being. In this vital role, you will provide specialized nursing care to patients transitioning from intensive care to less acute settings, ensuring safe and effective treatment plans. Your energetic approach and dedication will foster a compassionate environment, supporting patients with complex medical needs including cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and post-surgical conditions. We value proactive, motivated professionals eager to make a difference in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.
Duties
- Deliver comprehensive nursing assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and physiological evaluations to monitor patient progress.
- Administer medications and treatments such as IV infusions, injections, and wound suturing while adhering to aseptic techniques and HIPAA regulations.
- Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems like Epic or Cerner for accurate documentation of patient care, medication administration, and clinical observations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients with complex conditions such as cardiac catheterization recovery or trauma medicine.
- Manage acute pain through advanced pain management techniques and coordinate discharge planning to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Conduct patient education on health coaching topics including medication adherence, nutrition, and post-discharge instructions.
- Respond promptly to emergency situations in the unit, utilizing skills in airway management, ventilator support, and critical care transport when necessary.
Requirements
- Valid RN license with current state registration; additional certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) are required.
- Proven experience in acute care settings including hospital medicine, ICU, emergency room, or trauma centers; Level I or Level II trauma center experience is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, ICD coding (ICD-10/ICD-9), and diagnostic evaluation procedures.
- Experience working with diverse patient populations including pediatrics, geriatrics, behavioral health, or individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems like Epic or Cerner for efficient medical documentation and specimen processing.
- Ability to perform complex procedures such as catheterization, tube feeding management, phlebotomy, and sterile processing techniques.
- Excellent critical thinking skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in high-pressure environments such as ICU or emergency medicine units. Join us in delivering exceptional patient-centered care where your skills will be valued every day! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing education opportunities and a vibrant team environment dedicated to excellence in healthcare delivery.
Pay: $3,929.85 - $4,732.73 per week
Work Location: Remote
