RN - PCU - Lewisville, TX

RN - PCU – Lewisville, TX Shift : Full Time

Days: 7A- 7P Rotating Weekends-3X12's

Nights: 7P-7A Rotating Weekends - 3X12's

The Registered Nurse – RN – PCU – Progressive Care Unit RN provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures of Medical Center of Lewisville. In collaboration with patient, patient's family and other members of the health care team, the clinical RN is responsible for assessing the nursing care needs of patients, planning interventions and evaluating outcomes of care. The RN provides direct care and/or supervises nursing care of LVN's and non-licensed nursing staff. The RN is responsible for providing care consistent with the Nursing Department's policies, procedures and standards of practice.

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: BSN Highly preferred Will consider ADN candidate if candidate has several years of experience, must be enrolled for BSN within 6 months of hire and complete program within 36 months (3yrs). All ADN offers need to be approved by the CNO.

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 Willing to speak with candidates that don't have recent acute care experience. However, as long as it is not more than 5 years that they have not been in acute care. NO TELEMETRY - Must be true stepdown, PCU or intermediate care experience MUST have acute care experience in a HOSPITAL