Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) 4W - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital - Intermediate 4W
About The Position
The Progressive Care Unit (Step-down) Registered Nurse delivers exceptional nursing care to patients, serving as a link between Medical-Surgical and Intensive Care units. The RN assesses patient status, prioritizes problems and needs, develops and carries out care plans, and supports improved patient outcomes in a safe, therapeutic environment. The nurse works with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing assessments, analyzes assessment information, plans and implements treatment, and evaluates its effectiveness. The RN coordinates care across hospital departments, advocates for patient safety through ongoing quality improvement, and administers medications in accordance with applicable state requirements and organizational policies and procedures. This is a full-time night-shift position, scheduled for 36 hours per week, with shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM. Self-scheduling is offered. Mercy Health describes its mission as enhancing the health and well-being of all people through exceptional patient care and emphasizes compassion, collaboration, excellence, respect, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship.
Requirements
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), or RN applicant status.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) or ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification from an approved source before providing direct patient care.
- Obtain ACLS within six months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred, not required).
- Previous experience as an LPN or Patient Care Technician/CNA.
- 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 improve outcomes.
- Help provide 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.
- Coordinate patients’ care across hospital departments as a point of contact.
- Advocate for patient safety by participating in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with 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.
- Self-scheduling.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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