RN PROGRESSIVE CARE UNIT PCU

Position Title: Progressive Care Unit PCU Shift Times: Fulltime Days 7:00am - 7:00pm - 3X12's Fulltime Nights 7:00pm- 7:00 am- 3 X12'sSign On Bonus: YesPay Rate: $30 (1 year of experience) - $38.87 (10 years of experience) - $46 (20 years of experience)Shift Differentials: Weekend $4.20Location: Dallas, TX 75243Job SummaryThe Registered Nurse - RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit RN provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures of Medical Center Dallas. 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.Job ResponsibilitiesRNs 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/Certification/RegistrationTX RN licensure or RN Compact State LicenseBLS (AHA)ACLS (AHA)EducationBSN required * would consider ADN HOWEVER need to commit to 6 months to enroll & 24 months to complete BSN programExperienceMust have a minimum of one year experience as an RN in a high acuity PCU unit - RECENT Experience - Acute CareSpecial NotesNurse to Patient 4:136 Bed Unit - Multisystem Progressive Unit - Mixed AcuityUnit always at Full Capacity - Fast Paced EnvironmentOnly Tele experience WILL NOT work for this unitManager wants TRUE PCU experienceObservation Units are not considered a critical care areaCulture- Patient and co-worker friendlyBenefits:Student Loan RepaymentTuition Reimbursement/Assistance ProgramsPaid Personal Leave401k (100% annual match - 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)Identity Theft Protection discountsAuto, Home, and Life Insurance optionsAdoption AssistanceEmployee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)