Registered Nurse (RN) – Coronary Care Unit (CCU) – St. Rita's Medical Center
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Progressive Care (Step Down) unit delivers nursing care to patients and serves as a link between Med-Surg and ICU units. The role uses organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, prioritize patient problems and needs, develop and carry out care plans to improve outcomes, and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, 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. The position is in the Progressive Cardiac Care Unit at St. Rita's Medical Center and is scheduled for 36 hours per week on 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 certification from an approved source before providing direct patient care.
- ACLS certification is required within 6 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 (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.
- Coordinate patients' care across hospital departments and serve as a point of contact for that coordination.
- Advocate for patient safety by participating in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
- 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.
- 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. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
