RN PCU

Position : RN - PCU

Location : Allentown, PA Shift – Nights

Job Summary

We are looking for dedicated Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) to Provide professional nursing care through skillful assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with facility or department policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Studying patients' charts, medication regimens, and test results upon admittance to the progressive care unit.

Tracking routine vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry measurements.

Interpreting measurements from specialized medical equipment.

Monitoring and administering prescribed medication, as well as performing titration of drug doses.

Performing diagnostic assessments on changes in measurements, as well as designated interventions.

Reporting deteriorating conditions to healthcare specialists and following intervention instructions.

Updating and maintaining ward charts, patient files, and medical records.

Overseeing Progressive Care Unit nursing assistants and support staff.

Explaining treatments and procedures to patients and their families, as well as answering questions.

Qualifications

PA State RN Active License

AHA BLS - Basic Life Support Certification

AHA ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification

NIHSS Certification