Registered Nurse (RN) - 5th Floor Intermediate - St. Joseph Warren Hospital
About The Position
The Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse (RN) position at St. Joseph Warren Hospital is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients. The RN uses organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, acts as the service line between Med-Surg and ICU units, determines the priority of patients’ problems and needs, develops and performs patient care plans to enhance outcomes, and ensures a safe and therapeutic environment. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, assesses patients and implements and evaluates their care, coordinates care across hospital departments, advocates for patient safety through ongoing quality improvement, and administers medications in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies. The schedule is 36 hours per week on the day shift.
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 from an approved source before providing direct patient care.
- ACLS must be obtained 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.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient status using strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Act as the service line between Med-Surg and ICU units.
- Determine the priority of patients’ problems and needs.
- Develop and perform patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes.
- Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments; analyze assessment data, create and implement plans of care, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
- Serve as a point of contact for patient care coordination throughout hospital departments.
- Advocate for patient safety by participating in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
- Administer medications safely according to state requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
- 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.
- 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
