RN Surgical PCU: Cardiac Care & Patient Advocate

LewisGale Regional Health System; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + Dental

Wellbeing support

PTO & Disability

401(k) match

Education support

Fertility benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

LewisGale Medical Center in Salem, VA is seeking a Progressive Care Registered Nurse to coordinate and deliver high quality, patient-centered care pre- and post-operatively. You will collaborate with providers to support an exceptional patient experience and advocate for patients and families.

In this role, you will assess changes in patient status, perform physician-ordered procedures, document care promptly, administer medications, and maintain knowledge of cardiac- and medical-surgical care

Qualifications

• RN required for Surgical PCU role.
• ACLS within 1 year of start date.
• BCLS within 30 days of start date.
• Associate or Bachelor degree in nursing or RN diploma.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition at admission and each shift.
• Perform procedures as ordered by the provider.
• Document care in the medical record promptly.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor response.
• Maintain knowledge of meds and equipment for cardiac/medical-surgical patients.

Job description

LewisGale Medical Center in Salem, VA is seeking a Progressive Care Registered Nurse to coordinate and deliver high quality, patient-centered care pre- and post-operatively. You will collaborate with providers to support an exceptional patient experience and advocate for patients and families.

In this role, you will assess changes in patient status, perform physician-ordered procedures, document care promptly, administer medications, and maintain knowledge of cardiac- and medical-surgical care