Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (Step down) - West Hospital
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Progressive Care (Step down) unit at West Hospital delivers nursing care to patients in a progressive care setting, serving as a 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, and supporting safe, therapeutic care environments. The nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team and coordinates patient care across hospital departments. The position requires one year of RN experience. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred but not required. Current state RN licensure is required. BLS or ACLS is preferred at hire and must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS is required within six months of hire. Six months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting is preferred.
Requirements
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- At least one year of RN experience.
- BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care.
- ACLS is required within six months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred, not required).
- Six 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 and implement plans of care, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
- Serve as a point of contact for patients’ care coordination throughout hospital departments.
- Act as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with the state of practice and organizational policies and procedures.
- Prioritize patients’ problems and needs and develop and perform care plans to enhance and improve outcomes.
- Help ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 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
