Registered Nurse RN Medical Progressive Care Unit

As a PCU, we can start cardiac and insulin drips. It is a great unit to get a solid foundation of nursing skills in all the body systems. Primary Job

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate the physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and lifestyle factors of patients. Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs and standards of care, regularly evaluating and revising these plans as necessary. Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely, following physician orders and hospital protocols, and monitor for adverse reactions.

Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, medications, and self-care strategies to promote understanding and compliance. Collaborate with medical staff and ancillary departments to coordinate and optimize patient care, ensuring effective communication and teamwork. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient information, care activities, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Organizational and multi-tasking skills, Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures, Ability to work as a Team player within a unit, Effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills, EKG (based on patient; see document EKG and Advanced Life Support Requirements). Must be fluent in English (read, verbal and written skills). Basic computer skills – must be able to navigate Microsoft windows-based programs.

Must be able to use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patient, evaluate interventions, and revise plan of care according to patient outcomes.

Education

Associate's of Nursing [Required], Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred].