Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (Step down) - West Hospital
About The Position
The Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse (RN) delivers nursing care to patients in a unit serving as a service line between Med-Surg and ICU. The role uses organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, prioritize patient problems and needs, develop and perform care plans to improve outcomes, and ensure a safe and therapeutic environment. The nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, coordinates care across hospital departments, advocates for patient safety, and administers medications according to applicable state requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- One year of RN experience is required.
- 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
- Assess patient status and prioritize patient 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 patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments.
- Participate in ongoing departmental quality improvement as a patient safety advocate.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with the State of Practice and organizational policies and procedures.
- 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
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
