PCU RN

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I have a great client in Wagoner, Oklahoma actively hiring a permanent PCU RN. Here is more information:

The RN in the PCU provides nursing care using the nursing process in line with hospital standards and unit policies to monitor and evaluate patient functional status.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
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• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and support patient discharge with appropriate referrals.
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• Document care process.
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• Apply independent judgment in care planning and decision-making.
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• Provide direct care to patients and interact with internal staff.
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• Care includes multi-system assessments, IV management, medication administration, pain control, wound care, and respiratory support.
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• Assist with procedures like thoracentesis, lumbar puncture, central line placement, and more.
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• Perform key assessments (e.g., blood glucose, ABGs, stroke scale, nutritional status).
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Unit:

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• Setting: 30-bed PCU serving Neuro (stroke), Medical, Surgical, and Trauma patients.
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• Average Census: 18 patients.
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• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:3 or 1:4 based on acuity.
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