Job: Staff Nurse (Progressive Care Unit)

 Location   : Topeka, KS

 

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The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nurse incorporates the nursing care process in the assessment of, diagnosis of, intervention of, and identification, implementation, ,and evaluation of the plan of care for optimal outcomes. Collaborates on a continuum the plan of care through communication with interdisciplinary teams, patients and families while addressing patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction. Must have a working knowledge of the care and management of patients in the setting. Must possess knowledge of respective clinical area to include all equipment used, infection control, regulatory requirements, universal precautions and all other skills, including pharmacology and IV therapy, related to patient care delivery. Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients' rights in the delivery of care. Communicates in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the developmental stage of the patient. Demonstrates exemplary customer service skills. Shows sensitivity when interacting with patients, families, physicians, and co-workers. The position requires independent judgment and nursing actions, flexibility, organizational skills, and the ability to utilize an interdisciplinary approach in the provision of the professional nursing care. The PCU nurse must be motivated and self-directed in learning. The PCU nurse is responsible both clinically and administratively to the Nurse Manager of the unit. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred and successful completion required if selected.

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