RN - Registered Nurse - PCU - Nights

Location: St. Joseph's Hospital North – Progressive Care Unit – Lutz, Florida

Status: Full Time
Shift: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
Every other weekend requirement
On Call: No
Always in person

About the role

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 33,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.

Benefits

• 401(k) match and additional yearly contributions
• Parental Leave covering births and adoptions
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Yearly performance appraisal and team award bonus
• Extensive training and mentorship along with amazing career growth opportunities
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Will and Legal assistance
• Community discounts

Requirements

• RN (Registered Nurse) License
• Diploma, Associate’s, Bachelor's or Higher in Nursing
• Preferred Education: Bachelor's in Nursing
• 1-year RN experience in an Acute Care setting
• BLS certification with the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• ACLS certification with the American Heart Association
• Preferred experience: PCU experience

Responsibilities

• Works in a hospital setting and independently cares for a group of PCU patients consistently using the nursing process and clinical standards
• Delegates appropriate patient care activities to other members of the health care team
• Cares for patient needs throughout their recovery in critical care
• Monitors, records, and updates care team on patient vitals and assessments
• Identifies sudden or subtle changes in a patient’s medical condition
• Responds to medical emergencies for critical patients
• Coordinates and documents appropriate discharge planning and referrals to ensure continuity of care after discharge
• Demonstrates high emotional intelligence to create a positive patient care experience that includes simplifying medical terminology and concepts for the patient
• Maintains professional accountability and development