RN/Progressive Care Unit (R251019)

Company: Veritas Global Consulting Group, LLC
Location: The Colony
Posted on: January 5, 2021

Job Description:

JOB CODE: (R251019) RN/Progressive Care Unit LOCATION: Colin County (TX) This is a full time days position (7am-7pm; three 12 hours). 3:1 Ratio; NO tele or observation unit. The ICU Stepdown PCU RN manages the nursing care to patients admitted to the hospital in an observation status in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include: Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs. Carries out physician orders. Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs. Provides cardiopulmonary management and monitoring for patients. Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems. Instructs and educates patients and families. Assesses and coordinates patients discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team. Provides age and culturally appropriate care. Orients and mentors new staff members. Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required. QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing Bachelors Degree required; will consider ADN if enrolled in BSN and must have within 36 months of hire (3 years) Current RN license in the State of Texas or compact license Current American Heart Association BLS provider Current American Heart Association ACLS Minimum of one (1) year experience as an RN in a high acuity PCU or critical care unit, step down or intermediate care acute care experience This is a higher acuity 1:3 continuous cardiac monitoring advanced procedure heart failure monitoring high turn unit must be familiar with Post Cardiovascular Take Art Lines and Drip Titration what type of IV medications used in infusions amidicone, primocore, milrinone, dobutrecks, dopamine Must have true PCU, Stepdown, or Intermediate Care experience and know Telemetry Enjoy a competitive base salary with comprehensive benefits that include a Nights and Weekend shift differential pay, up to $7,500 sign on bonus, and up to a $3,000 relocation assistance. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. For consideration, please send us your CV/resume in MS Word format only. If there is a viable match, one of our consultants will contact you within 24-48 hours. To ensure that our response to your application reaches your INBOX (not your junk or spam folder), please add our email address, jobs@VeritasConsultingLLC.com, to your Safe Senders list or to your Address Book. Not the right job or location for you? Still contact us. We have access to hundreds of jobs across the country, many of which are not available on job boards. We welcome the opportunity to represent your talent.

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