Job Title – RN – PCU/Step Down Unit
Location – Mechanicsville, VA
Pay – $2386 – $2458/wk
Schedule Details – Night, 3X12
Job Description –
Position Details
- PCU/Stepdown Unit RN
- NO LOCAL TRAVELERS
- MUST pass Advanced Arrhythmia Exam at Orientation (Study Guide Available in Simplify Library)
- Must be proficient in lab draws and IVs
- BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required
- Scrubs: Navy blue/white scrubs
- Every other weekend and every other holiday requirement (can work blocked weekends if desired)
- 36 Hours, 12-HR NIGHTS
Unit Specific Detail
- Patient Population: Cardiac, vascular, general surgical, renal, end stage respiratory, sepsis.
- Skill Sets: Cardiac drips including pressors (Levo and Neo), bipap, insulin drips, Bedside Monitors, stable trachs.
Job Code 740N37 Include Job Code in Name Yes Job Profile Summary Job Description Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position.
The Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifying and determining the priority of patients problems/needs, and evaluating the process and outcome of nursing care, all in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
Essential Job Functions:
- Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness.
- Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures.
- Serves as point of contact for patient's care coordination throughout hospital departments.
- Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department.
- Serves as patient advocate in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics.
- Clinically manages patients with multi-system organ failure and/or multisystem trauma.
- Anticipates and responds with confidence and adapts to rapidly changing patient conditions.
- Responds to the unique needs of the patients and families coping with unanticipated illness or injury and treatment and advocate for their choices in quality of life.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
- Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (required)
- BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
- ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred)
- CCRN Critical Care Registered Nurse (preferred)
- PCCN Progressive Care Certified Nurse (preferred)
- National Institute of Health(NIH) Stroke Certification (preferred)
Education
- Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)
Work Experience
- 1 year of RN experience (required)
- 6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred)
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
- Exhibits professionalism through accountability for own and delegated actions.
- Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance and acquires information to perform safely.
- Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence.
Working Conditions
- Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
- May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
- May be required to use physical restraints.
- May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
- May have periods of constant interruptions.
Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
8/22 approval, Replacing K Knowles (5103) Declined Extension
Medasource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Benefits & Perks:
Medasource Healthcare offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.
Pay Disclaimer:
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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