PCU RN

Riverview Regional Medical Center, LLC; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Regional Medical Center, LLC is seeking a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse to provide specialized care for patients requiring close monitoring. The role involves telemetry monitoring, medication administration, and timely intervention to optimize outcomes and facilitate transitions to lower levels of care.

Ideal candidates hold a current RN license in the state, BLS certification, and preferably ACLS. BSN degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS certification preferred within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' conditions, monitor vital signs, review cardiac rhythms, and respond to deterioration promptly.
• Use telemetry and monitoring devices to track cardiac rhythms, O2 saturation, BP, and other parameters.
• Administer medications as ordered and monitor for adverse reactions or side effects.
• Perform nursing interventions and treatments such as wound care, catheter care, suctioning, and oxygen therapy.
• Adhere to evidence-based practice, hospital policies, infection control, and safety protocols.

Skills

RN license

BLS

ACLS

Education

BSN

Job description

Employment Status

Per Diem

Overview

Department: Progressive Care Unit
Shift's Available: Days
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours: 12-hour 7:00AM - 7:00PM ($2 - $6 shift differential)
Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center, Gadsden, AL

We are seeking a Progressive Care Registered Nurse or PCU RN will provide specialized care to patients with acute and/or chronic medical conditions who require close monitoring, intervention, and support to optimize their outcomes and facilitate their transition to lower levels of care.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Conduct assessments of patients' conditions, including vital signs, cardiac rhythms, neurological status, respiratory status, and overall clinical stability, you will need to monitor changes in patients' conditions and respond promptly to any deterioration
• Utilize telemetry and other monitoring devices to continuously monitor patients' cardiac rhythms, oxygen saturation levels, blood pressure, and other parameters you must be able to recognize and interpret abnormalities in monitoring data
• Administer medications as directed by physicians, encompassing intravenous medications, antibiotics, pain management medications, and cardiac medications, while vigilantly monitoring patients for any adverse reactions or side effects
• Perform nursing interventions and treatments as ordered by physicians, such as wound care, catheter care, suctioning, and administration of oxygen therapy, which may include assisting with procedures
• A dhere to evidence-based practice guidelines, hospital policies, and protocols related to patient care, infection control, and safety

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers . You must have:

• Current and valid state RN License
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus

• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current
• Previous Acute Care hospital experience
• Ventilator management experience
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf