Overview:
PCCU is a cardiac step down unit focusing on the care of patients with acute coronary syndrome, CHF, other vascular diseases as well as post cardiac surgical patients.
Responsibilities:
- Upon completion of an accredited nursing program and under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, provides general nursing care and coordinates patient care through the life span for all patients.
Qualifications:
Education
- Provide documentation of completion of a program of registered nursing and eligibility to write the licensure examination in Oklahoma.
- The graduate may continue to be employed in a Nurse Resident role until licensed, provided that the first licensure examination is taken within 90 days after graduation and the examination is passed within 6 months of graduation, on either the first or the second attempt.
- If the examination is failed after the second attempt, the Nurse Resident can no longer remain in the Nurse Resident position.
- Graduates of registered nursing program with concurrent LPN license will also be placed in Nurse Resident role.
Experience
- Completion of an accredited nursing program
(Above requirements can be met by equivalent combination of education and experience)
Licensure/Certification
- Active Oklahoma LPN license or active Multistate LPN/LVN license, if applicable.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment.
- Complete the 1yr Vizient Nurse Residency Program.
Compensation
- Flat Rate $20/hr
- $3/hr Shift Differential for Nights
