PCU Registered Nurse

Defense Mechanics Inc; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Job summary

Medical City Denton in Denton, TX, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the PCU/Step-down unit on full-time day shift 7am–7pm with rotating weekends. You will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with medical providers and support an exceptional patient experience.

This role offers mentorship, clinical education, certification support, and opportunities to grow within a nationwide transfer policy.

Qualifications

• RN coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care.
• Provides pre-operative and post-operative nursing care.
• Advocates for patients to support an unparalleled patient experience.

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 monitors response.
• Maintain a knowledge of medications, procedures, and equipment used in the care of cardiac and medical-surgical patients.

Skills

ACLS

BCLS

Stepdown RN experience

Education

Associate Degree

BSN required with magnet hospital enrollment/completion

Job description

Medical City Denton Registered Nurse - PCUFull Time, Day shift - 7am to 7pm w/rotating weekends

Ready for a role that supports your unique calling in patient care and fits your life? At Medical City Denton, you’ll find clear pathways to advance backed by our unmatched nationwide transfer policy that lets you grow your career when the time is right for you. With mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, professional certification support, and educational assistance, you will have all the resources you need to build the career of a lifetime.

You contribute to our success let us contribute to yours! Whether you choose to focus on bedside care, a leadership or C‑suite role, shape business and operational outcomes, or work to deliver clinical excellence behind the scenes in data science, case management or transfer centers. Unlock your potential at Medical City Denton!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Registered Nurse - Step-down or PCU 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.

What you will do in this role:

• 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 monitors response.
• Maintain a knowledge of medications, procedures, and equipment used in the care of cardiac and medical‑surgical patients.

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date (RN)
• Registered Nurse Experience with stepdown patients to include: CVA, CIWA, trach, peg tube care, medical management, heparin gtts, & cardene gtts
• Associate Degree; BSN required w/ 12 months enrollment and 24 months completion (magnet hospital)

Benefits

Medical City Denton, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.

• 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.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019).

In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career!

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We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.