RN - PCU

RN - PCU Profession: Nursing Specialty: Step Down Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 1 year License: Current RN License Certifications: BLS and ACLS from AHA only Must-Have: 1 year Step Down experience, inpatient only Description:Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care.Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers.Coordinates patient care in conjunction with other departments.Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and service standards.Performs direct patient care activities for all age groups to include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.Monitors and coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort.Functions within the scope of nursing preparation and consistent with the established guidelines of nursing practice.Meets unit specific physical demands which include significant amounts of bending and stooping, as well as lifting and turning patients with assistance.May be required to work differing schedules, shifts, or days of the week according to patient care requirements.There is a high risk of exposure to blood and body fluids.Physical demands include the ability to exert force up to 50 lbs. and perform minimal pushing, pulling, pinching, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.Provides nursing care for patients post trauma, surgical interventions, and medical comorbidities.Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers.Coordinates patient care in conjunction with other departments.Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and service standards. #J-18808-Ljbffr