PCU Staff RN
Lancaster, Ohio
Fairfield Medical Center

Staff RN - PCU

Location: Lancaster, Ohio
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days (7 AM - 7:30 PM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Summary

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and supervise individual patient care using the nursing process.
• Direct co-workers and delegate appropriate tasks.
• Perform duties in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU), with PCU experience within the last year.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience in supervisory roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care based on patient assessment and established care plans.
• Educate patients and families throughout admission to discharge.
• Document nursing care accurately and legibly.
• Notify physicians of significant patient status changes.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately.
• Implement physician orders as written.
• Ensure availability and proper functioning of equipment and supplies.
• Supervise and direct Nursing Assistants professionally.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Heavy physical work: lifting/moving 50-100 pounds occasionally, 25-50 pounds frequently.
• Frequent patient handling required.
• Ability to regulate emotions, manage urgent situations calmly, and communicate empathetically.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, organizational, and observation skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.

Organizational Expectations

• Demonstrate empathy, integrity, stewardship, agility, and teamwork.
• Commit to quality improvement, safety, and excellent customer service.
• Maintain compliance with policies and ethical standards.
• Engage in ongoing learning and professional development.

Work Environment

• Exposure to electrical equipment.
• No special protective equipment required.
• Cognitive demands include attention, memory, perception, and thought processing.

This position offers an opportunity to work full-time days in a progressive care unit setting, requiring a skilled and experienced registered nurse committed to high-quality patient care and teamwork.