Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit - Full Time - Nights

Best Care•Council Bluffs, IA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Progressive Care Unit. This full-time night position involves delivering quality care to patients and families according to their individualized needs. The role emphasizes a culture of exceptional care, known as 'The Meaning of Care,' which focuses on compassion, going above and beyond for patients, and making a real difference in the community. The health system comprises four hospitals, numerous clinics, a nursing college, and other facilities, with a long-standing commitment to community service since 1891. They offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
NIH Stroke Scale training required at hire or within 6 months of hire.
Successful completion of Telemetry Cardiac Rhythm Course.
Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.
Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
Ability to learn, retain, and utilize computer skills that are required for department and hospital information system.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
core certification related to area of specialty from National Certification Corporation (NCC) within 1 year of eligibility.
Maintain American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). ACLS certification required within one year of employment.
American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides appropriate care specific to the age and population of the customer/patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Population Specific Criteria.
Performs an initial and ongoing assessment to determine the assigned patient's ongoing nursing care needs, including data from the patient/significant other(s) and prioritizing data collection.
Develops/reviews/revises and individualizes the plan of care to address the patient's nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcomes, collaborating with physicians and other clinical disciplines.
Implements interventions that are consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner, following nursing protocols and standards of care.
Evaluates patient care to determine response to care/interventions for optimal patient outcome, monitoring outcomes and documenting patient response.
Performs technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety, learning new skills and equipment within the unit's specifications and time frame.
Maintains a professional behavior in attitude, demeanor, and interactions to achieve the organization's mission, participating in meetings and performance improvement activities.
Initiates action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family, or hospital employees, completing appropriate report forms for any risk.
Reviews, delegates, and evaluates plans for appropriate utilization of staff at all levels of practice in accordance with the state's Nurse Practice Act and Professional Standards of Practice.