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Provide direct and team-based nursing care for stable patients boarded from the Emergency Department in a transitional stepdown unit setting.
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Monitor and assess patient conditions, administer medications, and perform treatments based on PCU-level care protocols.
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Work within a team nursing model with LPNs or CNAs depending on acuity, providing appropriate delegation and supervision.
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Float to inpatient PCU units based on patient census or if boarding unit is empty.
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Use clinical judgment to recognize changes in patient status and escalate care when necessary.
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Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including hospitalists, case managers, and support staff to plan and implement care.
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Document patient care activities accurately using the facility's EMR (likely Cerner).
Requirements -
Experience: Minimum 2 years of PCU/Stepdown experience required
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Certifications:
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License: Active Indiana RN license - must be in hand at time of submission (no pending accepted)
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First-Time Travelers: Not accepted
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Local Candidates: Not accepted