Registered Nurse Progressive Care Unit

Dallas Regional Medical Center; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, TX seeks a Progressive Care Registered Nurse (PCU RN) to provide specialized care with close monitoring for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions in the PCU.

This full-time night shift (12-hour) position offers opportunities to work with telemetry, administer medications, and follow evidence-based practices to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• BLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of 1 year as a staff RN in acute care hospital; critical care preferred.
• CCRN certification preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of patients' conditions, including vital signs, cardiac rhythms, neurological status, respiratory status, and overall clinical stability; monitor changes and respond promptly to deterioration.
• Utilize telemetry and other monitoring devices to continuously monitor cardiac rhythms, oxygen saturations, blood pressure, and other parameters; recognize abnormalities.
• Administer medications as directed by physicians, including IV, antibiotics, pain management, and cardiac meds; monitor for adverse reactions.
• Perform nursing interventions and treatments as ordered (wound care, catheter care, suctioning, oxygen therapy) and assist with procedures.
• Adhere to evidence-based practice guidelines, hospital policies, infection control and safety protocols.

Education

Current and valid state RN License

BLS (AHA) certification

ACLS certification within 30 days of hire

Minimum 1 year staff RN in acute care

CCRN Certification preferred

BSN preferred

Job description

Bonus Amount

10000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Department: Progressive Care Unit

Shift's Available: Nights

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 12hr

Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center - Mesquite, TX

We are seeking a Progressive Care Registered Nurse or PCU RN, internally referred to as our Progressive Care Nurse. In the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), the PCU RN or Step-Down 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

• 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
• Adhere to evidence-based practice guidelines, hospital policies, and protocols related to patient care, infection control, and safety

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of one year as a staff RN in acute care hospital, critical care preferred.
• Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

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