PCU - Progressive Care Unit (RN)

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• Collects and assesses patient health history from patient, family, and previous records, using age-appropriate communication (adolescent, adult, geriatric).
• Completes admission assessments and notifies consults when necessary; performs Braden scale and reassesses patient needs continually.
• Develops and updates individualized care plans, involving patients and families, focusing on safety, education, and a healing environment.
• Implements and documents nursing interventions and revises care plans as patient status changes.
• Delegates and coordinates care assignments according to caregiver skill level; collaborates with interdisciplinary team.
• Performs prioritized patient care activities and integrates interdisciplinary approach.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and legible documentation of patient responses to care, medications, treatments, and education.
• Assesses learning needs of patients and families; initiates and documents teaching using appropriate tools and resources.
• Initiates discharge planning at admission and ensures safe, timely discharge with ongoing education for patient and family.
• Transcribes and clarifies physician orders accurately and timely; uses computer systems and accepts phone orders per policy.
• Applies and monitors telemetry leads, interprets cardiac monitoring strips, coordinates with Telemetry Tech, and follows cardiac protocols.
• Manages patients on high-risk intravenous cardiac drugs and assists with elective cardioversion as needed.
• Complies with regulatory and departmental standards and participates in patient care meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Valid NJ RN License.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• PCCN certification preferred.
• 1-2 years’ experience in Cardiac/Telemetry and Acute Care.
• Basic dysrhythmia experience required.
• BSN preferred or enrollment in BSN program.

- 12-hour shifts (7p - 7a), at least 2 shifts per week (up to 3); hours not guaranteed. Department: CHILTON*IMCU – Clinical Nursing (Registry) Language: English (Speak, Write, Read)