Nights - RN - Progressive Care Unit PCU - Dallas, TX
Title: NIGHTS - RN Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Dallas, TX
Shift: Fulltime Days 7:00am - 7:00pm - 3X12's
Job Summary
The PCU RN manages the nursing care of critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act with emphasis on the cardiovascular service line.
Education
Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
Bachelor’s Degree Required - within 24 months of hire
Licensure/Certificaion
Current RN license in the State of Texas or compact license
Current American Heart Association BLS provider.
ACLS - within 6 months of hire.
Experience
Minimum of 1 year experience as a RN in a high acuity PCU or critical care unit, step down or intermediate care
This is a higher acuity 1:3 continuous cardiac monitoring advanced procedure heart failure monitoring - high turn unit - must be familiar with Post Cardiovascular – Take Art Lines and Drip Titration what type of IV medications used in infusions - amidicone, primocore, milrinone, dobutrecks, dopamine
Experience with cardiovascular/telemetry patients, preferred
They expect the candidates to be able to talk about PCU during interview. - RN's need to know tell
Additional Information:
This is a brand new hospital that just opened October 8th, 2019 - LOTS OF ROOM TO ADVANCE YOUR CAREER.
FTE's # 46
24 bed unit
Young and energetic staff
Highly specialized with high skill requirement
Types of patients - Post Cardiothoracic surgery, post Cath and EP procedures
3:1 Ratio
BENEFITS
Full Benefits Offered.