RN - PCU - Full-Time - Days/Rotating Nights

Job Description

Job Description

Facility Information:
Union Hospital is an award-winning, full-service community hospital located in Elkton, Maryland. Nationally recognized for clinical excellence in the treatment and prevention of disease, our 122-bed, not-for-profit hospital is dedicated to providing superior, personalized, quality health care to our neighbors, families and friends. we are proud to have cared for our families and neighbors for almost 100 years. Ours is a friendly, compassionate environment equipped to practice leading-edge medicine.

Job Summary:
A PCU Nurse is responsible for providing safe, effective nursing care to patients using the nursing process and complying with accepted standards of progressive care nursing and the policies and procedures of Union Hospital.

Administers, monitors and documents medications and treatments within the scope of practice and monitors and reports expected and adverse reactions. Provides care in collaboration with patient, family and doctor. Demonstrates professionalism when interacting with others and contributes to a multi-disciplinary treatment plan.

About the Progressive Care Unit (PCU):
The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at Union Hospital is a 24-bed telemetry unit (10 private, 7 semi private, and 2 negative pressure rooms). 

This unit has bedside telemetry monitoring and computerized stations at the bedside to provide "real time documentation." A centralized wireless system is set-up throughout the organization, permitting telemetry monitoring to occur throughout the facility 24-hour surveillance is provided by PCU medical professionals (monitor technicians, registered nurses, etc.) educated and trained to respond immediately to any changes in a patient's heart rhythm.
Experience Requirements:
One year of nursing experience - REQUIRED
2+ years critical care experience - HIGHLY PREFERRED

Educational Requirements:
Associates of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associates Diploma (ADN)- REQUIRED
Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) – HIGHLY PREFERRED

Certification/Licensure Requirments:
Maryland Licensed Registered Nurse (or compact state) - REQUIRED
ACLS & BLS - REQUIRED 

Shift Information:
Days (7a-7p)/Rotating Nights (7p-7a)

How to Apply:
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Keywords: Union Hospital, Elkton, Maryland, Progressive Care Unit, PCU, Telemetry, Cecil County, Registered Nurse