RN - Step Down

Job Opportunity

Shift Details

Shift: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM

Location

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Unit Information

• Unit Name: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Number of Beds: 34
• Patient Ratios: 4:1
• Unit Staffing Description:
  • Charge nurse available without assignment when census allows
  • Patient Care Technicians available on each shift
  • Dedicated telemetry monitoring support
• Type of Equipment:
  • Continuous cardiac monitoring
  • High-flow nasal cannula
  • Chest tubes
  • PCA pumps
  • Alaris IV infusion pumps

Documentation System

EPIC

Scheduling Requirements

• 4 weekend shifts required in a 4-week period
• Holiday rotation

Floating Policy

Float within competency.

Patient Experience Requirements

• Bedside shift report
• Hourly rounding
• Patient-centered care standards

Hospital Certifications

• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Chest Pain Center
• Level II Trauma Center

Requested Skill Set

• Must Have:
  • Telemetry interpretation
  • Management of cardiac, neuro, and Progressive Care Unit patients
  • Time management in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Advanced Skills Needed:
  • Management of vasoactive drips (within PCU/IMC scope)
  • Chest tube management
  • High-flow oxygen therapy, BiPAP, CPAP
  • Caring for post-cardiac procedure patients
  • Participation in rapid response teams

Procedures Performed on Unit

• Transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE)
• Cardioversion procedures

Certifications Required

• Current RN License
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification
• NIHSS Certification

Dress Code

Caribbean Blue Scrubs

Unit Guidelines and Policies

Please refer to attached unit-specific policies and guidelines.

Awards and Recognition

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General Comments

No. of Positions: 2