Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care (Stepdown) - Lourdes Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Paducah, KY

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About The Position

The Progressive Care (Stepdown) Registered Nurse at Lourdes Hospital delivers exceptional nursing care to patients in a progressive care setting, serving as a service line between Med-Surg and ICU. The RN uses organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, prioritize patient problems and needs, develop and carry out care plans, and help ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.

The nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team and coordinates patient care across hospital departments. Responsibilities include assessing patients, analyzing data, planning and implementing treatment, evaluating its effectiveness, advocating for patient safety through quality improvement, and administering medications in accordance with applicable practice requirements and organizational policies. 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 must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; 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 (preferred).
• BLS or ACLS certification preferred at hire.

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.
• Advocate for patient safety by participating in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
• Administer medications safely and consistently with the State of Practice and organizational policies and procedures.
• Assess patient status, prioritize patient problems and needs, and develop and perform care plans to 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed