PCU Nurse PRN

About the role

The Progressive Care Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care. In collaboration with medical providers, the RN provides pre-operative and post-operative nursing care. The RN serves as an advocate for patients to support an unparalleled patient experience. TriStar Summit Medical Center is a 230+ bed comprehensive facility serving Davidson, Wilson and surrounding counties, featuring a Level III Trauma Center, accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, Primary Stroke Center, and a full array of acute care services including cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics/spine, rehabilitation and women’s services.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures or other functions as ordered by the medical provider.
• Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Perform the administration of prescribed medications and monitor response.
• Maintain a knowledge of medications, procedures, and equipment used in the care of cardiac and medical-surgical patients.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) or BCLS Instructor, or CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or ACLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of hire
• NIHSS Stroke Certification within 30 days of hire

Benefits

TriStar Summit Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of colleagues. Available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.