PCU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

The PCU/Telemetry Registered Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality patient care by utilizing the Nursing Process in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act and facility policies and procedures. This role involves holding accountability for shift operations and demonstrates critical thinking, scientific judgment, and leadership to ensure safe delivery of care.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the Nursing Process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills and scientific judgment.
• Anticipate and plan for safe delivery of care.
• Maintain clinical competencies through ongoing education and training.
• Delegate patient care priorities based on staff education and experience.
• Provide direction and supervision to assigned personnel in delivering patient care.

Requirements

• Active Alabama or multistate RN license with no prior NURSYS hits.
• Current certifications in ACLS and BLS.
• Minimum of 1 year recent experience in PCU or ICU nursing.
• Cerner experience preferred.
• Permanent address must be located 50+ miles from the facility.
• Patient-to-nurse ratio of 4:1.

Schedule

This position offers a full-time work schedule of 36 hours per week, with shifts from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM, including every other weekend.

Location

Gadsden, AL