The Registered Nurse - RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit RN provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures of Medical Center of Lewisville. In collaboration with patient, patient's family and other members of the health care team, the clinical RN is responsible for assessing the nursing care needs of patients, planning interventions and evaluating outcomes of care. The RN provides direct care and/or supervises nursing care of LVN's and non-licensed nursing staff. The RN is responsible for providing care consistent with the Nursing Department's policies, procedures and standards of practice.
RN's are responsible for providing care, which is appropriate to the age specific (adolescent, adult and geriatric patients), developmental and safety needs of the assigned patient population. In addition to the RN duties and responsibilities, the RN scope includes charge duties. The charge nurse makes patient assignments and Supervises and directs the staff and unit activities for the assigned shift.
Licensure/Certifications:
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse from Texas Board of Nurse Examiners. Compact license is accepted.
Current Healthcare Provider ACLS and BLS issued by the American Heart Association required.
Education:
BSN Highly preferred
Will consider ADN candidate if candidate has several years of experience, must be enrolled for BSN within 6 months of hire and complete program within 36 months (3yrs). All ADN offers needs to be approved by the CNO
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year experience as a RN in a high acuity PCU or critical care unit, step down or intermediate care - Acute care setting
Willing to speak with candidates that don't have recent acute care experience. However, as long as it is not like more than 5 years that they have not been in acute care.
NO TELEMETRY - Must be true stepdown, PCU or intermediate care experience
MUST have acute care experience in a HOSPITAL
Salary: Starting at $28.64- Mid (10yrs) $35.83 - Max (20yrs) $42.95 per hour - Salary is based on years of experience
Differential: Nights $3.75 - Weekend $4.20 per hour
Sign On Bonus: UPTO a $10,000 - 2yr commitment
Relocation: $3,000 - 2yr commitment