PCU Registered Nurse

Nursing Pro Staffing; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing organization is seeking a PCU Registered Nurse in Orange Park, Florida. In this role, you will assess and manage care for critically ill patients and coordinate treatment plans. You must hold an Associate's Degree in Nursing and have an active RN license. Responsibilities include administering medications, instructing patients on care, and maintaining records. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to respond to medical emergencies. Join our team to make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice.
• Current BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate critical patients.
• Manage patient flow and provide nursing care.
• Instruct patients and families on medications.
• Maintain patient records and review results.
• Administer medications as per physician orders.

Skills

Critical illness understanding

Ventricular management

Medication administration

Patient instruction

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing or higher

Job description

In collaboration with the patient, the patients family, and other members of the health care team, the PCU Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, evaluating, planning, implementing, and coordinating a treatment plan and achieving the goals of the nursing department. You serve as a key position of the interdependent team, and hold responsibility for achieving positive patient and department outcomes.

What you will do in this role:

• You will understand patients with critical illness and vent management. You will have the ability to respond to Code Blue within the facility and initiate protocol, special procedures and cardiac monitoring
• You will manage efficient flow of patients including screening, preparation for exam, providing general nursing care, and arranging or testing and admissions
• You will instruct patients and families regarding medications and treatment instructions
• You will maintain and review patients records including posting tests and examination results
• You will administer medications in accordance with physician orders
• You will check rooms daily for necessary supplies
• You will respond to and refer incoming telephone calls (may include phone triage when needed)

What qualifications you may need:

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing: Associate's Degree in Nursing or higher is required
• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state which you practice and/or hold an active Compact/Multi-State RN license
• A current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required
• A current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Health Care Provider is preferred and required to be obtained within 6 months of hire/transfer date
• Prior acute care Registered Nurse experience preferred