Charge RN-PCU

Responsibilities

• Communicates with physicians/Nurse Manager/co-workers about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
• Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
• Performs general nursing duties in the PCU department with adequate supervision.
• Performs a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassesses as per policy.
• Adequately assesses and reassesses pain, educates patients and families regarding pain management, revises plan of care as indicated, interprets results of waived tests, and takes appropriate action.
• Performs waived testing and follows CLP and resident care unit policies and procedures.
• Assists physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity, identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs, functions as liaison, interacts professionally, and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and provides age-appropriate care.
• Provides morning/evening cares which may include brushing teeth, showering/bathing patients, pericares, and denture care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN or current enrollment in a BSN program preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Nebraska.
• 1 year of experience on a Progressive Care Unit preferred.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• NIH Stroke Scale certified within 6 months of hire.