Registered Nurses (RNs) working in the PCU are trained in critical care nursing and have advanced skills in patient assessment, monitoring, and management. They work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists, to provide comprehensive care to patients in the PCU.
RNs in the PCU are responsible for administering medications, providing respiratory therapy, monitoring vital signs, managing intravenous fluids and nutrition, and performing wound care. They also provide emotional support and education to patients and their families, and collaborate with other members of the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
The PCU is typically located between the intensive care unit (ICU) and the general medical-surgical units in a hospital. Patients in the PCU typically require more intensive nursing care than patients in general medical-surgical units but less intensive care than those in the ICU.
RNs working in the PCU play a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of patients recovering from acute illness or surgery. They are highly skilled and experienced nurses who provide specialized care to patients with a variety of medical conditions.