Cardiovascular PCU RN

Plaza Medical CenterProgressive Care Registered Nurses raise the bar by providing clinical expertise and the highest quality care, in the most compassionate way. Our Step-down unit provides healing to general intermediate care patients needing a higher level of skilled nursing care than on a Medical Surgical floor, but do not need an intensive level of care in the ICU. Our patient population includes post-sheath removal, stroke, spine, peritoneal dialysis, cardiac drips, and much more receiving care from our highly skilled RNs. Unlock the possibilities in your nursing career by joining a team that cares like family. Under the supervision of the nurse manager or designee, the registered nurse provides holistic, individualized patient care in response to identified needs of the complex monitored patient. Additional functions will be performed in accordance with the AACN Standards and the Nurse Practice Act in a manner consistent with the mission of the goals of the organization. Leads in planning, directing, and implementing programs related to services line Plaza Medical Center offers a full-service adult emergency room, outpatient centers, as well as Heart and Transplant Centers. Being recognized for their excellence in patient care, has received numerous awards including the Joint Commissions' highest honor bestowed to hospitals in the United States. MCFW was the first hospital in Tarrant County to achieve The American Nurses Association MAGNET recognition and we pride ourselves in offering the highest quality patient care by the most highly qualified and caring staff. Come be a part of our greatness. Job Responsibilities The Cardiovascular PCU 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, and monitors vital signs. Provides cardiopulmonary management and monitoring for patients. 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 patients' 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. The cardiac team at Plaza Medical Center is committed to providing advanced, comprehensive heart and vascular care to our patients, their families, and the community. Plaza Medical Center has been recognized as a leading center for cardiac care in the Dallas - Fort Worth area and provides some of the fastest heart attack treatment times in Tarrant County. The team at Plaza Medical Center can remove a heart patients blockage in about half the time of the average U.S. hospital 45 minutes from the time a heart patient arrives at our door to the time he or she is diagnosed, treated with angioplasty or another cardiac procedure, and stabilized. Education BSN Required TX RN or Compact State Licensure ACLS and BLS Experience Must have at least one (1) year Stepdown, Progressive Care, PCU or Intermediate Care RN experience in an acute care hospital - 2 Years is preferred. Must have basic Drip and basic EKG Knowledge. Additional Information Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI Accredited AMI Program Cardiovascular Center of Excellence Magnet Re-designation December 2015 Ability to Care for 3-4:1 patient ratios Ability to multitask and cope with a frequent care plan #J-18808-Ljbffr Heroic Staffing