Registered Nurse PCU

Lee's Summit Medical Center; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

Wellbeing support

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Lee's Summit Medical Center is seeking a Progressive Care Registered Nurse (RN) to coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in the PCU. In collaboration with medical providers, the RN provides pre-operative and post-operative nursing care and serves as an advocate for patients to support an unparalleled patient experience.

The role requires ACLS, BLS, NIH Stroke Scale within specified timelines, and an active RN license.

Qualifications

• ACLS and BLS certifications required within specified timelines.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required within 90 days of employment start date.
• Active RN license to practice in Missouri or applicable state.
• Experience in cardiac/medical-surgical care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, noting changes and reporting them.
• Perform procedures or tasks as ordered by the medical provider.
• Document care in the patient record promptly and thoroughly.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patient response.
• Maintain knowledge of medications, procedures, and equipment for cardiac/medical-surgical patients.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

NIH Stroke Scale

Pre/post-operative care

Education

RN - Registered Nurse

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Registered Nurse PCU with Lee's Summit Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Progressive Care Registered Nurse 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 Spt must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• NIH Stroke Scale must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• (RN) Registered Nurse

Benefits

Lee's Summit Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Lee's Summit Medical Center is an 80+ bed full-service hospital. We serve Lee's Summit and surrounding areas. Our services are supported by more than 300 physicians who represent more than 40 specialties. We have more than 500 highly trained colleagues and 60 volunteers. Our services and specialties include cardiology, cancer care, endoscopy, emergency services, imaging, neurology, pain management, and pulmonology. We offer physical therapy, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, sports medicine, respiratory care, women's care, and an array of surgical services. We have a dully-accredited Chest Pain and Primary Stroke Center. Our trained staff and experienced Medical Staff are ready to treat our community. Our hospital is affiliated with HCA Healthcare Midwest Health.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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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.