RN PCU

Abacus Staffing • Sharon, CT, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 4m ago

Client Summary: Our client has a network of seven community hospital locations and numerous outpatient facilities in the Hudson Valley and western Connecticut. Their patients benefit from the various multi-specialty groups and services across the system. Patients have access to advanced offerings, emerging technologies and a network of leading specialists to help keep your care close to home.

Job Description: RN PCU

We are seeking an experienced progressive care nurse to carefully monitor the condition of patients in our progressive care unit. In this role, your duties will include evaluating changes in cardiac and other vital signs, as well as initiating life-saving interventions. You will also be required to perform drug dose titration.

To ensure success, progressive care nurses should possess demonstrable experience in caring for acutely ill patients in step-down departments and the ability to work in a stressful environment. Accomplished candidates expertly monitor and interpret vital signs and proactively facilitate interventions.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Studying patients' charts, medication regimens, and test results upon admittance to the progressive care unit.
Tracking routine vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry measurements.
Interpreting measurements from specialized medical equipment.
Monitoring and administering prescribed medication, as well as performing titration of drug doses.
Performing diagnostic assessments on changes in measurements, as well as designated interventions.
Reporting deteriorating conditions to healthcare specialists and following intervention instructions.
Updating and maintaining ward charts, patient files, and medical records.
Overseeing Progressive Care Unit nursing assistants and support staff.
Explaining treatments and procedures to patients and their families, as well as answering questions.

Requirements:

ACLS
BLS

Schedule Notes: (3) 12-hour shifts 645pm-715am, every other weekend, every other holiday.

Benefits offered to our workers include the following:

Medical Insurance
Vision & Dental insurance
Life Insurance
401K
Commuter Benefits
Employee Discounts & Rewards
Payroll Payment Options

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