Progressive Care Registered Nurse

Riverview Regional Medical Center•Gadsden, AL

22d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Progressive Care Registered Nurse or PCU RN, internally referred to as our Progressive Care Nurse. In the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), the PCU RN or Step-Down RN will provide specialized care to patients with acute and/or chronic medical conditions who require close monitoring, intervention, and support to optimize their outcomes and facilitate their transition to lower levels of care. Bonus Options: Up to a $15,000 Shift’s Available: Days Employment Type: Full Time Hours: 7:00AM - 7:00PM Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center, Gadsden, AL Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Health, dental, and vision insurance options Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options Employer 401K options Tuition reimbursement options Life, disability, and other insurance options Many other amazing benefits If you are a licensed Registered Nurse (RN), we're prepared to provide training to suitable candidates for this role. Newly graduated RNs are encouraged to apply. No experience needed, entry-level

Requirements

Current and valid state RN License
Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current

Nice To Haves

Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current
Previous Acute Care hospital experience
Ventilator management experience
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments of patients' conditions, including vital signs, cardiac rhythms, neurological status, respiratory status, and overall clinical stability, you will need to monitor changes in patients' conditions and respond promptly to any deterioration
Utilize telemetry and other monitoring devices to continuously monitor patients' cardiac rhythms, oxygen saturation levels, blood pressure, and other parameters you must be able to recognize and interpret abnormalities in monitoring data
Administer medications as directed by physicians, encompassing intravenous medications, antibiotics, pain management medications, and cardiac medications, while vigilantly monitoring patients for any adverse reactions or side effects
Perform nursing interventions and treatments as ordered by physicians, such as wound care, catheter care, suctioning, and administration of oxygen therapy, which may include assisting with procedures
Adhere to evidence-based practice guidelines, hospital policies, and protocols related to patient care, infection control, and safety