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RN PCU

Catholic Health Initiatives

Grand Island, NEJob$36–52.2/hrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$36–52.2/hr
Location
Grand Island, NE
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Active RN Licensure In Nebraska Or Nurse Licensure CompactBasic Life Support Through American Heart AssociationACLS Certification Within 5 Months Of Hire

Job overview

Catholic Health Initiatives is hiring a RN PCU. As a PCU Nurse at St. Francis Medical Center, you will provide exceptional care to critically ill patients, monitoring and managing their conditions, and administering medications and treatments. You will help patients recover from surgery, accidents, illness, or complications from chronic conditions, with the goal of transfer or discharge. Success in this role requires diligence and observation to quickly spot changes in patient conditions and act appropriately.

Key focus areas include Collaborate with physicians and nursing team to devise and implement individualized care plans for patients, Administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, and chart with timely documentation, and Educate patients and their families on prevention and healthy habits, while fostering a supportive and compassionate environment.

Successful candidates bring Graduate Of Accredited Nursing Program, Active RN Licensure Nebraska, and Basic Life Support Certification. Important skills include Diligence, Observation, Patient Monitoring, Medication Administration, Treatment Administration, and Individualized Care Plans.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

DiligenceObservationPatient MonitoringMedication AdministrationTreatment AdministrationIndividualized Care PlansChanging DressingsMonitoring Vital SignsTimely DocumentationPatient EducationFamily EducationFostering Supportive EnvironmentCompassionate Environment

Qualifications

Graduate of Accredited Nursing ProgramActive RN Licensure in Nebraska or Nurse Licensure CompactBasic Life Support Through American Heart AssociationACLS Certification Within 5 Months of Hire

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our PCU Nurse at St. Francis Medical Center, you will help critically ill patients by providing exceptional care, monitoring and managing their conditions, and administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.

Every day you will be helping patients recover from surgery, accidents, illness, or complications from chronic conditions, with the goal of transfer or discharge.

To be successful in this role, you must be diligent and observant, with the ability to quickly spot changes in their patients’ condition and act appropriately.

  • Collaborate with physicians and nursing team to devise and implement individualized care plans for patients

  • Administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, and chart with timely documentation

  • Educate patients and their families on prevention and healthy habits, while fostering a supportive and compassionate environment

We are offering up to $15,000 sign-on bonus and up to $10,000 educational assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program

  • Active RN licensure in the state of Nebraska or nurse licensure compact.

  • Basic life support through American Heart Association is required upon hire.

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required within 5 months of hire.

Where You'll Work

The Progressive Care Unit at St. Francis is a 33 bed unit, proudly being the primary stroke unit, along with a focus in cardiac and sepsis care. You will have the opportunity to build on your education and experiences in areas such as cardiac, telemetry, neurology, sepsis, and surgical care.

St. Francis Medical Center, the only Magnet designated hospital in Grand Island, NE is a non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities. St. Francis was established in Grand Island Neb. in 1887. Today our hospital is a regional referral center with more than 100 physicians and more than 1100 employees working together to build a healthier community. Our goal is to provide patients with high-quality medical care close to home where they can be supported by their family friends and community.

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Pay Range

$36.00 - $52.20 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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