RN- Progressive Care Unit (PCU) (36/E/N)

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Plymouth, MA is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Progressive Care Unit (PCU). The PCU focuses on adult and geriatric patients, especially post percutaneous coronary interventions and other cardiac conditions.

This full-time role requires state licensure, ACLS/BLS, telemetry experience, and ICU/PCU skills. You will deliver evidence-based care, document per policy, and collaborate with the care team in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current Massachusetts RN License.
• Evidence of continuing education.
• Active AHA ACLS and BLS certifications.
• 2 years of Telemetry experience required.
• ICU/PCU level of care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers expert, evidence-based nursing care to patients and families.
• Implements the nursing process by assessing patient and family needs.
• Analyzes assessment data to develop and support clinically accurate diagnoses.
• Plans care by establishing goals with measurable outcomes.
• Implements the plan of care and evaluates the patient’s response.
• Documents care according to policy and regulatory requirements.
• Administers medications, and performs procedures safely and efficiently according to policy.
• Administers blood and blood products according to policy.
• Evaluates educational and psychosocial needs of the patient and family.
• Manages the environment of care.
• Recognizes and responds to emergency situations appropriately.
• Maintains ACLS and BLS certification.
• Identifies appropriate community resources to promote continuity of care, and make appropriate referrals.
• Works collaboratively and functions as an effective member of the health care team.
• Conducts bedside shift report, with fellow nursing staff and hourly rounding.

Skills

RN license

Telemetry experience

ACLS/BLS certification

Nursing process

Continuing education

ICU/PCU experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

36hpw; 7p-7:30a, rotating weekends and holidays

Job Description:

Unit Description:

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is a 5 bed step down unit that serves adult and geriatric patients with a focus on post percutaneous coronary intervention, and other cardiac conditions.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Delivers expert, evidence-based nursing care to patients and families.
• Implements the nursing process by assessing patient and family needs and by
• Analyzing assessment data to develop and support clinically accurate diagnoses.
• Plans care by establishing goals with measurable outcomes.
• Implements the plan of care and evaluates the patient’s response.
• Documents care according to the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth policy and to regulatory agency requirements.
• Administers medications, and performs procedures safely and efficiently according to policy.
• Administers blood and blood products according to policy.
• Evaluates educational and psychosocial needs of the patient and family. Incorporates needs into the plan of care.
• Manages the environment of care.
• Recognizes and responds to emergency situations appropriately.
• Maintains ACLS and BLS certification.
• Identifies appropriate community resources to promote continuity of care, and make appropriate referrals.
• Works collaboratively and functions as an effective member of the health care team.
• Conducts bedside shift report, with fellow nursing staff and hourly rounding.

It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.

Education and Experience/Knowledge/Skills Required

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current Massachusetts RN License
• Evidence of continuing education.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic nursing process.
• Active AHA ACLS and BLS certifications.
• 2 yearsof Telemetry experience required.
• ICU/PCU level of care experience preferred

Certification/Degree

• Current RN License, Massachusetts
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred

Pay Range:

$37.14 - $82.22

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms ofthe applicable collective bargainingagreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients’ lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

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