HCA West Florida
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St. Petersburg,
FL
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Founded in 1969, St. Petersburg General Hospital is a 219-bed facility located in the heart of South Pinellas County, Florida. St. Pete General is part of the HCA West Florida Division of Hospitals, a comprehensive network of hospitals, outpatient surgery and diagnostic imaging facilities, and a complete continuum of specialized healthcare programs that meet the healthcare needs of residents and businesses in West and Central Florida communities. Our parent company, HCA, is the nation's leading provider of healthcare services.
SPGH is committed to ensuring our patients have access to the highest levels of medical telemetry and progressive care available. Our Progressive Care unit (PCU) is a 71-bed Medical Telemetry/Progressive Care and ICU step-down unit, offering exceptional care for the patients we serve.
* Number of Staff: 71
* Skill Mix: RNs, LPNs, Student Nurses, and Certified Nursing Assistants
* Major Equipment Used: IV pumps, IVAC, Dinamaps, Dopplers, Lifting Equipment, Accu-Check, Accu-Dose, Crash Cart
* Special Certifications Needed: BLS, ACLS required within 6 months of hire
* Special Competencies/Skills Needed: Past telemetry training course preferred with ability to demonstrate proficiency in rhythm interpretation
* Schedules: 12-hour shifts (0645-1915, 1845-0715); Full Time is considered 36 hours per week, including every other weekend; overtime available, but not mandatory; Self-scheduling is available
* Dress code: Professional scrubs (individual provides their own)
* Designated Charge Nurse on the day shift who DOES NOT take an assignment
* Complete computerized charting ("Electronic Health Record") for patient assessment and care documentation
* Electronic medication administration record (eMAR) is used for the delivery of all medications provided to patients
* Lifting Equipment available: Opera, Encore, Maxislides, Z-slides
More options. More opportunities. More places for you to express your passion for quality and expand your potential for success. With 16 hospitals to choose from, there is no limit to what you can do at HCA West Florida. Join us at St. Petersburg General Hospital, centrally located in the heart of St. Petersburg, for the next exciting step in your career!
Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; BSN desired.
Current FL State Registered Nurse License.
Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS and ACLS certifications required.
Current ACLS Provider card required.
Prior Telemetry/EKG Training course and certification required.
Prior PCU/Telemetry RN experience desired.
St. Petersburg, FL
St. Petersburg, Florida
Nursing
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