Registered Nurse Medical Progressive Care Unit
About The Position
Your future role at a glance Department: Medical Progressive Care Unit MPCU Schedule: Full time | Nights - 12 hr shifts | 7 pm - 7:30 am | every 3rd weekend rotation and rotating holiday's. Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent Location: Indianapolis, IN Sign On Bonus up to $10,000 - if eligible Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. How you’ll make an impact in this role Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate. Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.Note and carry out physician and nursing orders. Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team. Commitment to spiritually centered, holistic care and collaborative, open-communication team culture. Active participation in multidisciplinary rounding and care planning, supported by strong mentorship and professional development The Medical Progressive Care Unit (MPCU) is an intermediary step between ICU and the medical units. This is a 44 bed unit known for its cohesiveness and dedication to patient outcomes. Our patient population is a large variety of diagnosed patients with multiple co-morbidity's: Adult Respiratory Failure, COPD, DKA, Dysrhythmias requiring continuous infusion and cardiac monitoring, Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage, Hypertensive Crisis, Liver Failure, Overdose or withdrawal, Pneumonia, Renal Failure, Sepsis, Unstable Angina and NSTEMI. Where Clinical Excellence Meets a Culture of Mentorship. The Medical Progressive Care Unit | MPCU has the culture of embracing any level of interest in patient care as a mentoring community that supports curiosity and growth yet with providing excellence in patient care. Previous experience with critical care | ICU | Step Down is helpful!
Requirements
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with critical care | ICU | Step Down is helpful!
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
- Implement and monitor patient care plans.
- Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
- Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
- Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
- Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
- Commitment to spiritually centered, holistic care and collaborative, open-communication team culture.
- Active participation in multidisciplinary rounding and care planning, supported by strong mentorship and professional development
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
