PCU RN

Progressive Care Registered Nurse Or PCU RNWe are seeking a Progressive Care Registered Nurse or PCU RN who will provide specialized care to patients with acute and/or chronic medical conditions who require close monitoring, intervention, and support to optimize their outcomes and facilitate their transition to lower levels of care.ResponsibilitiesEssential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):Conduct assessments of patients' conditions, including vital signs, cardiac rhythms, neurological status, respiratory status, and overall clinical stability, you will need to monitor changes in patients' conditions and respond promptly to any deteriorationUtilize telemetry and other monitoring devices to continuously monitor patients' cardiac rhythms, oxygen saturation levels, blood pressure, and other parameters you must be able to recognize and interpret abnormalities in monitoring dataAdminister medications as directed by physicians, encompassing intravenous medications, antibiotics, pain management medications, and cardiac medications, while vigilantly monitoring patients for any adverse reactions or side effectsPerform nursing interventions and treatments as ordered by physicians, such as wound care, catheter care, suctioning, and administration of oxygen therapy, which may include assisting with proceduresAdhere to evidence-based practice guidelines, hospital policies, and protocols related to patient care, infection control, and safetyQualificationsBefore we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:Current and valid state RN LicenseCurrent BLS certificate upon hire and maintain currentAdditional Qualifications That Are a Plus:Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain currentPrevious Acute Care hospital experienceVentilator management experienceBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)