PCU RN

CHI; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Educational assistance

Job summary

The PCU Nurse role at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, NE involves caring for critically ill patients, monitoring conditions, administering medications, and executing physician orders on a 49-bed unit with telemetry.

You will collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to develop individualized care plans, educate patients and families, document accurately, and respond quickly to changes in patient status. Bonus incentives apply for new hires.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license that allows practice in the state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 5 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians and nursing team to devise and implement individualized care plans for patients.
• Administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, and chart with timely documentation.
• Educate patients and their families on prevention and healthy habits, while fostering a supportive and compassionate environment.
• We care for patients on a 49-bed PCU unit with telemetry and strive for high-quality, compassionate nursing care.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Telemetry

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our PCU Nurse at Good Samaritan Hosptial, you will help critically ill patients by providing exceptional care, monitoring and managing their conditions, and administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.

As our PCU Nurse at Good Samaritan Hosptial, you will help critically ill patients by providing exceptional care, monitoring and managing their conditions, and administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.

Every day you will be helping patients recover from surgery, accidents, illness, or complications from chronic conditions, with the goal of transfer or discharge.

To be successful in this role, you must be diligent and observant, with the ability to quickly spot changes in their patients’ condition and act appropriately.

• Collaborate with physicians and nursing team to devise and implement individualized care plans for patients
• Administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, and chart with timely documentation
• Educate patients and their families on prevention and healthy habits, while fostering a supportive and compassionate environment

We are offering up to $13,500 sign-on bonus and up to $10,000 educational assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license that allows you to practice in our state
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 5 months of hire

Where You'll Work

The PCU at CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 49 bed unit. We specialize in intermediate care. All patients have additional monitoring via telemetry. We strive to provide a level of care and highly skilled nurses that allow our community and surrounding areas to receive health care close to home.

Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924, CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney, Nebraska. At CHI Health Good Samaritan you’ll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program providing long distance and local 911 service. Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery, a level II neonatal intensive care unit, a nationally accredited cancer center, comprehensive neurosurgery, advanced orthopedic program, and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.

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Pay Range

$36.00 - $52.20 /hour