PCU Registered Nurse - Cardiac Care & Care Transitions

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice is seeking a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN to provide patient-centered care in a step-down/telemetry setting at our community hospital in Dover, NH. The role emphasizes thorough assessments, cardiac rhythm monitoring, IV therapy, and safe care transitions.

The successful candidate will collaborate with physicians and the care team, educate patients and families, and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment skills.
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring and IV therapy.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to patient safety and education.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care for step-down/telemetry patients.
• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and monitor cardiac rhythms and hemodynamics.
• Administer IV medications and manage complex care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe transitions of care.
• Educate patients and families to support understanding and self-management.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Cardiac monitoring

IV therapy

Communication

Teamwork

Patient education

Tools

Cardiac monitoring equipment

Job description

Alpha Home Health and Hospice is seeking a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN to provide patient-centered care in a step-down/telemetry setting at our community hospital in Dover, NH. The role emphasizes thorough assessments, cardiac rhythm monitoring, IV therapy, and safe care transitions.

The successful candidate will collaborate with physicians and the care team, educate patients and families, and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced hospital environment.