RN - PCU

Registered Nurse

Patients are admitted to the unit via direct admission from associated clinics, physician offices, prompt cares, or other hospitals, or via emergency room admission. The patient population consists of adults to geriatrics with intermediate level monitoring interventions occurring no more frequently than once per hour. Medical-surgical patients are included in the care provided. Common diagnoses include dysrhythmias, congestive heart failure (CHF), acute onset stroke or stroke symptoms not requiring thrombolytic therapy, acute coronary syndrome, and myocardial ischemia. The unit operates in a fast-paced environment with a focus on patient throughput while delivering patient-centered care. A strong teamwork dynamic is essential within the unit. All patients are monitored with telemetry and self-monitoring is carried out by the registered nurse. The patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:4 in a unit with a total of 12 beds. The unit utilizes Epic and Pyxis for management of patient information and medications. Patients may require various skills including cardiac telemetry, IV management, and post-operative care. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams such as physical therapy, respiratory services, and social services is common. Compliance with all procedures and regulations is mandatory for all employees.