What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU position at Peninsula Regional Medical Center?
- Seaford, DE
- TidalHealth Nanticoke
- Progressive Care Unit
- Full Time - 12 hr shifts; rotating weekends - 6:30a-7p/6:30p-7a
- Req #: 30837
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PCU RN Position Summary
Patients admitted to the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) have actual or potential acute care needs that require continuous monitoring that cannot be provided on the general floors. The primary patients admitted to PCU are those who need less care than standard intensive care but more than what is available on telemetry or med-surg units.The PCU RN is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating a plan of patient care utilizing ANA Standards and the Nursing Process. The RN acts as a patient advocate. The RN provides support, information and direct care and utilizes equipment and technology skillfully and is technically competent in nursing procedures. The Registered Nurse educates patients and families on significant self-care issues. The inventory, distribution/delivery of medications may be required.
PCU RN Position Requirements
- Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Registered Nurse. Must hold a license in the state of permanent residency
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 12 months of employment
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification will be obtained during orientation
PCU RN Work Schedule
- May be assigned to day, evening, or night shifts or a combination per departmental policy.
- Scheduled off at least three holidays per year.
- Required to work weekends per unit need.
- Expected to work overtime on occasion.
PCU RN Benefits
- At TidalHealth, full-time employees working at least 72 hours per pay period, part-time employees working at least 36 hours per pay period and part-time employees working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.
- Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.
