RN PCU

CHI; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 49,593 - 71,910; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus

Education assistance up to $10,000

Nurse Residency program for new graduates

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Kearney, Nebraska is seeking a PCU Nurse to deliver exceptional care to critically ill patients. Responsibilities include collaborating with the healthcare team to implement patient care plans, administering medications, and educating patients and families. Ideal candidates will have graduated from an accredited nursing program and possess a valid Registered Nurse license. This role offers an attractive pay range and various incentives, including sign-on bonuses and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license permitting practice in Nebraska.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 5 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the healthcare team to create individual care plans.
• Administer medications and monitor patients' conditions.
• Educate patients and families on health prevention and habits.

Skills

Patient care

Monitoring vital signs

Collaboration

Medication administration

Patient education

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our PCU Nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health, you will help critically ill patients by providing exceptional care, monitoring and managing their conditions, and administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.

• 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.

Incentives

Up to $15,000 sign on bonus, up to $10,000 education assistance (must have graduated within 5 years). Nurse Residency offered for all new graduates: https://www.chihealth.com/education/professional-training/nurse-residency

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