Employment Type : Full-Time
About the Job About the Progressive Care Unit The Progressive Care Unit (PCU), also referred to as a step-down unit, intermediate care unit, or telemetry unit, specializes in treating medical and surgical patients whose needs are not serious enough for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) but too complex for regular med/surg units. PCU patients are treated for a variety of cardiac and pulmonary problems including new pacemakers, defibrillators, myocardial infractions, stroke, and patients who have recently begun potent drug regimens that require monitoring. Minimum Qualifications About Kootenai Health Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as both an employer and a health care provider. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We are a proud member of the highly regarded Mayo Clinical Care Network, giving us access to a wealth of knowledge and expertise. As your next employer, we are excited to offer you: Have you considered a career at Kootenai Health? Maybe you should! Apply today! Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.
The Clinical Coordinator, as a key part of the nursing leadership team, has additional responsibility for the unit. Responsibilities include assisting the nurse manager with staffing, Kronos and performance appraisals and participating in 2nd level coaching and/or disciplinary actions with the nurse manager and human resources. May have responsibility for direct reports on a specific unit. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Works under broad supervision. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Location: Kootenai Health · 3 South - Progressive Care Unit
Schedule: Full Time, Days