PCU

PM-06:30

AM Description: The Step-Down Unit/Progressive Care/Med/Tele (SDU/PCU) Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care to patients who require close monitoring and frequent assessment but do not meet criteria for intensive care. The SDU/PCU RN is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. This role requires strong critical thinking skills, clinical judgment, and the ability to manage complex patient conditions in a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities - to include but not limited toThe Step-Down

Unit/Progressive

Care Registered Nurse will: Provide direct patient care for medically complex patients requiring telemetry, frequent monitoring, and specialized interventions.Perform comprehensive assessments, including respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and hemodynamic status.Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and laboratory results; notify providers of changes in patient condition.Administer medications safely, including IV medications, per physician orders and hospital policy.Manage and care for patients with devices such as:Telemetry monitoringIV drips (e.g., cardiac, vasoactive, or insulin infusions where applicable)Central lines, PICC linesOxygen therapy, high-flow oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP (as appropriate per unit policy)Implement and evaluate individualized patient care plans.Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, case management, and other disciplines to optimize patient outcomes.Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment plan, medications, and discharge instructions.Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic medical record (EMR).Recognize early signs of patient deterioration and activate rapid response or escalate care as needed.Adhere to infection prevention protocols, fall precautions, and patient safety standards.May float to other med/surg units.

Personal Health History: Ascension Color Vision - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Checklist/Testing:Ascension Core Competencies - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Checklist/Testing:Ascension EKG Exam - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Checklist/Testing:Ascension Unit Specific Checklist - For Submission:False; For Onboard:False; Optional:True Professional:Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Professional:Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Professional:Ascension Badge Photo - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False

Personal Health History: MMR - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False

Personal Health History: Fit Test - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False

Personal Health History: Hepatitis B - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False

Personal Health History: Influenza Vaccine - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False

Personal Health History: Positive PPD- Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire - For Submission:False; For Onboard:False; Optional:True

Personal Health History: Health Statement - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Professional:Driver's License/State ID - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False

Personal Health History: 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False