Registered Nurse PCU
Dallas Regional Medical Center, Mesquite, TX, United States
Overview
We are seeking a Progressive Care Registered Nurse or PCU RN, internally referred to as our Progressive Care Nurse. In the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), the PCU RN or Step-Down RN will provide specialized care to patients with acute and/or chronic medical conditions who require close monitoring, intervention, and support to optimize their outcomes and facilitate their transition to lower levels of care.
Shift: Nights
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours: 12hr
Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center – Mesquite, TX
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance options
Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
Employer 401K options
Tuition reimbursement options
Life, disability, and other insurance options
Many other amazing benefits
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
Responsibilities
Conduct assessments of patients' conditions, including vital signs, cardiac rhythms, neurological status, respiratory status, and overall clinical stability, monitoring changes and responding promptly to any deterioration.
Utilize telemetry and other monitoring devices to continuously monitor patients' cardiac rhythms, oxygen saturation levels, blood pressure, and other parameters, recognizing and interpreting abnormalities in monitoring data.
Administer medications as directed by physicians, encompassing intravenous medications, antibiotics, pain management medications, and cardiac medications, while vigilantly monitoring patients for adverse reactions or side effects.
Perform nursing interventions and treatments as ordered by physicians, such as wound care, catheter care, suctioning, and administration of oxygen therapy, which may include assisting with procedures.
Adhere to evidence-based practice guidelines, hospital policies, and protocols related to patient care, infection control, and safety.
Qualifications
Current and valid state RN License.
Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Minimum of one year as a staff RN in acute care hospital, critical care preferred.
Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus
Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.
Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Nights
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We are seeking a Progressive Care Registered Nurse or PCU RN, internally referred to as our Progressive Care Nurse. In the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), the PCU RN or Step-Down RN will provide specialized care to patients with acute and/or chronic medical conditions who require close monitoring, intervention, and support to optimize their outcomes and facilitate their transition to lower levels of care.
Shift: Nights
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours: 12hr
Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center – Mesquite, TX
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance options
Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
Employer 401K options
Tuition reimbursement options
Life, disability, and other insurance options
Many other amazing benefits
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
Responsibilities
Conduct assessments of patients' conditions, including vital signs, cardiac rhythms, neurological status, respiratory status, and overall clinical stability, monitoring changes and responding promptly to any deterioration.
Utilize telemetry and other monitoring devices to continuously monitor patients' cardiac rhythms, oxygen saturation levels, blood pressure, and other parameters, recognizing and interpreting abnormalities in monitoring data.
Administer medications as directed by physicians, encompassing intravenous medications, antibiotics, pain management medications, and cardiac medications, while vigilantly monitoring patients for adverse reactions or side effects.
Perform nursing interventions and treatments as ordered by physicians, such as wound care, catheter care, suctioning, and administration of oxygen therapy, which may include assisting with procedures.
Adhere to evidence-based practice guidelines, hospital policies, and protocols related to patient care, infection control, and safety.
Qualifications
Current and valid state RN License.
Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Minimum of one year as a staff RN in acute care hospital, critical care preferred.
Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus
Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.
Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Nights
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