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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