JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Provides supervision of monitors on the telemetry unit. Enhances patient safety and reduces sentinel events through the timely reporting of rhythm changes to the RN. Covers monitoring and clerical duties.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Progressive Care Unit provides direct care or influences care for acutely ill patients who are moderately stable with an elevated risk for instability. The PCU provides care through advanced knowledge and experience in a setting that provides advanced monitoring, assessments, and interventions.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. CNA, EMT or Paramedic preferred. Prior medical experience preferred.

GSR PCU 2S

Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Time Management:

Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.

Social Perceptiveness:

Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

Communication:

Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely (1

• 10% of the time) Occasionally (11
• 33% of the time) Frequently (34
• 66% of the time) Continually (67
• 100% of the time) CLIMB
• STAIRS LIFT (Floor to

Waist:

0

• 36") 40
• 60 Lbs SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) KNEEL (on knees)

SIT LIFT

(Floor to

Waist:

0

• 36") 20
• 40 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24
• 54") 0
• 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to

Eye:

up to 54") 0

• 20 Lbs LIFT (

Overhead:

54" and above) 0

• 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0
• 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 20
• 40 pounds SQUAT Repetitive

ROTATE TRUNK

Sitting REACH

• Upward PULL (0-20 pounds force)

STAND WALK

• LEVEL

SURFACE LIFT

(Floor to

Waist:

0

• 36") 0
• 20 Lbs CARRY 2-handed, 0
• 20 pounds

ROTATE TRUNK

Standing

MANUAL DEXTERITY

Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH

Fingers

STAND BEND FORWARD

at waist REACH

• Forward GRASP Hand/Fist PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PUSH (20-40 pounds force) PUSH (40-60 pounds force) PUSH (60 or more pounds force)