RN - PCU

RN - PCU at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center summary:

Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) provides comprehensive nursing care to patients across the lifespan by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating treatment plans. This role includes coordinating patient care activities, ensuring adherence to organizational policies, and maintaining professional standards. The nurse must hold a current RN license, BLS certification, and preferably have hospital experience and advanced specialty certification.

Description:
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
The staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate of a nursing program

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
New Graduates of a nursing program eligible

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License. BLS certification required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable. Bachelor's degree preferred. Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred.

Keywords:

Registered Nurse, PCU, Nursing Care, Patient Assessment, Care Coordination, Hospital Nursing, BLS Certification, Nursing Process, Patient Care, Healthcare