PCU Registered Nurse
McKinney, TX
Full Time
Mid Level
The Progressive Care Unit / ICU Stepdown RN provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:
- Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
- Carries out physician orders.
- Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
- Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
- Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
- Instructs and educates patients and families.
- Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
- Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
- Orients and mentors new staff members.
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
SHIFT:
1.)Full time DAYS (rotating weekends) 7A-7P
2.) Full Time NIGHTS (rotating weekends) 7P-7A
Licensure/Certifications:
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse from Texas Board of Nurse Examiners. Compact license is accepted.
- Current Healthcare Provider ACLS and BLS issued by the American Heart Association required.
Education:
- ADN Required
Experience:
- Minimum of 1 year experience as a RN in a high acuity PCU or critical care unit, step down or intermediate care - Acute care setting
- Would Consider speaking with Med-Surg candidates that dont have recent acute care experience but they need to have acute care within the past 2-3 years. Will decline candidates who have short tenure in several of their employers.
- MUST have RECENT acute care experience in a HOSPITAL within specialty
Salary: $28.64 - $35.83 (10yrs) - $42.95 (20yrs)
Shift Differential: Nights $3.75 - Weekends $4.20
Sign on Bonus: UPTO A $10,000 - with a 2 yr commitment
Relocation: $3,000 ( Depending on distance)
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