RN - PCU

RN - PCU

Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Stepdown Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Days Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Candidates must be competent in caring for stroke patients.Teamwork-oriented approach is necessary. Description:The unit has 24 beds and a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:4-5.Virtual nursing is utilized on both day and night shifts.Common diagnoses include CHF, pneumonia, sepsis, stroke/TIA, COPD, pulmonary embolism, and acute kidney injury.Nurses are required to titrate drips, including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nicardipine, and Dobutamine.Charge nurses and house supervisors are present.The unit has nurse aides with a ratio of 1:8 when full.High flow, BiPap, and oxygen titration equipment are available.Telemonitoring is provided, with monitor techs overseeing monitoring in the ICU.Nurses read ECG strips.Work schedule includes 12-hour shifts with an extra shift required every 6 weeks.Self-scheduling is implemented.There is a weekend requirement of every third weekend, with more opportunities available if desired.Holidays are divided based on weekend rotation.Staff are required to call in within one hour if needed.Floating is required based on seniority.Uniforms consist of navy tops and bottoms.Three shifts of unit-specific orientation are provided to new staff.The charting system used is EPIC. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cynet Health