RN Progressive Care Unit PCU
Dallas
Job Description Job Description Job Summary
The Registered Nurse – RN – PCU – Progressive Care Unit RN provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures of Medical Center Dallas. In collaboration with patient, patient’s family and other members of the health care team, the clinical RN is responsible for assessing the nursing care needs of patients, planning interventions and evaluating outcomes of care. The RN provides direct care and/or supervises nursing care of LVN’s and non-licensed nursing staff. The RN is responsible for providing care consistent with the Nursing Department’s policies, procedures and standards of practice.
Job Responsibilities
RN’s are responsible for providing care, which is appropriate to the age specific (adolescent, adult and geriatric patients), developmental and safety needs of the assigned patient population. In addition to the RN duties and responsibilities, the RN scope includes charge duties. The charge nurse makes patient assignments and supervises and directs the staff and unit activities for the assigned shift.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
TX RN licensure or RN Compact State License
BLS (AHA)
ACLS (AHA)
Education
BSN required
Experience
· Must have a minimum of one year experience as an RN in a high acuity PCU unit
Special Notes
Nurse to Patient 4:1
36 Bed Unit - Multisystem Progressive Unit - Mixed Acuity
Unit always at Full Capacity - Fast Paced Environment
Only Tele experience WILL NOT work for this unit
Manager wants TRUE PCU experience
Observation Units are not considered a critical care area s
Culture- Patient and co-worker friendly
Salary range from $29.44 (2 yrs.) $35.83 (10yrs) $42.95 (20 yrs.) - salary based on experience
Shift Differentials: Nights $3.75 Weekend $4.20
Sign on Bonus: $10,000 - 2yr Commitment
Relocation: $3,000 - 2yr Commitment
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