PCU Nurse (RN)

The Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital Association; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital Association is seeking a talented Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team on the Progressive Care Unit (PCU). This position involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care to meet patient needs.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate Degree in Nursing (Bachelor's preferred), BLS certification, and a current RN license. Responsibilities include patient assessments, medication administration, and acting as a patient advocate.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• Current registered nursing (RN) license or Temporary permit from the State of NE required.
• Completion of Basic Arrhythmia class and ACLS within 1 year of employment is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs complete patient assessments and communicates to the providers.
• Documents and maintains accurate nursing records.
• Functions as patient advocate between patient and healthcare providers.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Patient advocacy

Clinical documentation

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Seeking a talented Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team on the Progressive Care Unit (PCU). This position works under general supervision while assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care required to meet the needs of the patient.

Responsibilities

• Performs complete patient assessments and communicates to the providers.
• Documents and maintains accurate nursing records.
• Functions as patient advocate between patient, physicians, other healthcare providers, administration, etc., as needed, and interacts professionally with patients and family members.
• Initiates diagnostic, preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate to the patient's care and safety.
• Administers medications to patients in accordance with approved standards of nursing knowledge and competency, based on age of patient, patient's clinical condition and physician orders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing required (Bachelor's preferred).
• Previous clinical experience in progressive care unit is preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Current registered nursing (RN) license or Temporary permit from the State of NE required.
• Completion of Basic Arrhythmia class and ACLS within 1 year of employment is required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.