RN - PCU at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center summary:
As a Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), I provide comprehensive nursing care for patients across their lifespan, utilizing professional nursing processes. I ensure the delivery of quality care by coordinating the patient care activities of the assigned staff and adhering to organizational policies and standards. My role demands continuous professional development, accountability, and communication with the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.
Description:
RESPONSIBLE FOR: The staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:Graduate of a nursing program
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:New Graduates of a nursing program eligible
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License. BLS certification required.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable. Bachelor's degree preferred. Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred.
Keywords:
Registered Nurse, PCU, patient care, nursing process, healthcare, nursing standards, Georgia nursing, BLS certification, hospital nursing, patient coordination