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J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital

PCU RN

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What they do

A PCU or Stepdown Registered Nurse cares for hospital patients who need close monitoring but not intensive care. Works in a hospital unit typically called Progressive Care Unit or Stepdown Unit. Monitors life signs and medications for patients who are progressing from more critical to less critical care. Works under the supervision of a physician, as part of a hospital nursing team.

$90,190 / year median in North Carolina

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

PCU RN J
Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital - 4.0 Southport, NC Job Details Full-time $34 - $43 an hour 4 hours ago Qualifications Inpatient experience RN License Acute care facility experience
Full Job Description Description:
Full-Time. Competitive 2nd and 3rd shift differentials. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the nursing care of all patients in the Patient Care Unit. Responsible for ensuring safe and efficient care by providing direct hands-on care and supervising the care given by PCTs and supportive staff members. Participates in patient and family education, coordinates care planning with other members of the interdisciplinary team, anticipates discharge needs and participates in active discharge planning, maintains their role as a patient advocate with a focus on the hospital's mission, demonstrates ethical and appropriate behavior, adherence to all policies and procedures, maintains all educational requirements, and follows the Nurse Practice Act. Functions of the Position (not an exhaustive list): Keep all required education/certifications up to date Demonstrate teamwork, peer-to-peer accountability, independent problem solving, critical thinking, time management, and appropriate clinical prioritization Document and practice according to facility policy, meeting current documentation standards, metric, and quality expectations as detailed by department manager in the delivery of quality care Elevate concerns to charge nurse or nurse manager as appropriate, reporting problems through the chain of command
Requirements:
Education:
Graduate of an approved school of nursing Current/unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the State of North Carolina or another compact state
BLS/ CPR
certification required All education/certification requirements are kept up to date as a responsibility of the employee
Necessary Skills:
At least 2 years of nursing experience in the acute care/inpatient hospital setting Must complete the required education for the Hip & Knee Replacement (HKRPC) as required per policy