Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU Stepdown (PCU) - St. Rita's Medical Center
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) in Progressive Care (Stepdown) at St. Rita's Medical Center delivers nursing care to patients in a progressive care setting, acting as the service line between Med-Surg and ICU units. The role involves assessing patient status, prioritizing patient problems and needs, developing and carrying out care plans to improve outcomes, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team; conducts initial and ongoing assessments; analyzes assessment data; plans, implements, and evaluates treatment; coordinates care across hospital departments; advocates for patient safety through quality improvement; and administers medications in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- At least 1 year of RN experience.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) or ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support); certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care, and ACLS is required within 6 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred, not required).
- 6 months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting.
- BLS or ACLS certification at hire is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, analyze assessment data, create plans of care, implement treatment, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
- Coordinate patients’ care across hospital departments and serve as a point of contact for care coordination.
- Act as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
- Assess patient status, prioritize patients’ problems and needs, and develop and perform care plans to improve outcomes.
- Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
