Progressive Care Unit RN
Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City Regional Hospital

Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit
• Location: Rapid City, South Dakota
• Facility: Rapid City Hospital, part of Monument Health
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Patient Care Information

• Patient Types: Adults with various diagnoses including:

  • Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
  • Acute Renal Failure (ARF)
  • Hepatitis
  • End-Stage Liver Disease (ESLD)
  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
  • Pneumonia
  • Sepsis
  • Gastrointestinal (GI) bleed
  • Syncope
  • Chest pain
  • Pulmonary emboli
  • Respiratory failure
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Arrhythmias
  • Seizure disorders
  • Overdose
  • Delirium tremors

Staffing Ratios

• RN:

  • PCU/Tele: 1:4 (Days & Nights)
  • Med/Surg: 1:5 (Days & Nights)
• CNA: 1:8 (Days & Nights)

Required Experience and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN):

  • Minimum Experience: 1 year (greater than 2 years for first-time travelers)
  • Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):

  • Minimum Experience: 1 year (Telemetry experience required)
  • Required Certifications: BLS (ACLS preferred)
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA):

  • Required: Certification as a CNA, BLS not required

Skills and Responsibilities

• RN:

  • Cardiac and vasoactive drip titration
  • Cardiac rhythm interpretation
  • IV starts and blood product administration
  • CIWA, drain/tube management
  • Insulin drips (DKA and non-DKA)
  • Effective communication and strong clinical judgment
• LPN:

  • Acute care Telemetry experience
  • Cardiac rhythm interpretation
  • IV starts and blood product administration
  • Wound care
• CNA:

  • Professional bedside manner and adaptability

Support on the Unit

• Charge nurse available 24/7
• Phlebotomy services available 24/7
• Resource Nurse available as staffing allows
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7
• Hospitalist coverage 24/7

Orientation and Scheduling

• Orientation: 2 days of in-class/online education followed by 2 shifts with a preceptor
• Scheduling:

  • Weekend rotation: Every other or 50% weekends
  • Holiday expectations: Every other holiday minimum
  • Time off approval: Up to 7 days, with specific restrictions during peak times

Additional Information

• Charting System: Epic (preferred)
• Scrub Colors:

  • RN: Navy Blue
  • CNA: Cement/Light Grey
• Free Parking: Yes

This overview provides essential information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering a position in the Progressive Care Unit at Rapid City Hospital.