Registered Nurse, PCU

Woburn Hospital•Goshen, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Progressive Care (2N) inpatient unit is located on the 2nd floor of Goshen Hospital. This is a 35 bed step down unit with a patient population primarily with a cardiac diagnosis. This unit houses post-cardiac catheterization, arrhythmias, acute and chronic conditions that meet step-down admission criteria. Our target RN to Patient ratio for our step-down units is 1:3. Practices consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Goshen Health. Excellent communication skills and teamwork are essential as the nurse collaborates with a broad spectrum of providers, including family practice, hospitalist, cardiologist, oncologist, and ancillary units to achieve excellent patient outcomes. Progressive Care Nurses are required to obtain and maintain competencies in ACLS, and BLS. Certification is promoted and encouraged. Recognition is given to those who maintain their certification through our clinical ladder.

Requirements

Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Colleagues hired with an associate degree must enter a BSN program within 12 months of hire and earn their BSN from a NLN or CCNE accredited program within 5 years of beginning their BSN degree.
Effective February 2021, Colleagues hired with an associate degree and 10 or more years of nursing experience may be exempt from entering into a BSN program.
Valid Indiana Registered Nurse license is required.
American Heart Association CPR certification.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds, assist with lifting 100 pounds.
Must have good verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Certification is promoted and encouraged.
Recognition is given to those who maintain their certification through our clinical ladder.

Responsibilities

Practices consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Goshen Health.
Collaborates with a broad spectrum of providers, including family practice, hospitalist, cardiologist, oncologist, and ancillary units to achieve excellent patient outcomes.
Obtain and maintain competencies in ACLS, and BLS.