PCCU is a cardiac step down unit focusing on the care of patients with acute coronary syndrome, CHF, other vascular diseases as well as post cardiac surgical patients.

• Upon completion of an accredited nursing program and under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, provides general nursing care and coordinates patient care through the life span for all patients.

Education

• Provide documentation of completion of a program of registered nursing and eligibility to write the licensure examination in Oklahoma.
• The graduate may continue to be employed in a Nurse Resident role until licensed, provided that the first licensure examination is taken within 90 days after graduation and the examination is passed within 6 months of graduation, on either the first or the second attempt.
• If the examination is failed after the second attempt, the Nurse Resident can no longer remain in the Nurse Resident position.
• Graduates of registered nursing program with concurrent LPN license will also be placed in Nurse Resident role.

Experience

• Completion of an accredited nursing program

(Above requirements can be met by equivalent combination of education and experience)

Licensure/Certification

• Active Oklahoma LPN license or active Multistate LPN/LVN license, if applicable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment.
• Complete the 1yr Vizient Nurse Residency Program.