Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (Step down) - West Hospital
About The Position
The Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse position at Mercy Health’s West Hospital delivers nursing care to patients in a progressive care setting, serving as a link between Med-Surg and ICU units. The RN assesses patient status, prioritizes patient problems and needs, develops and performs care plans to improve outcomes, and maintains a safe, therapeutic environment. The nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team and coordinates care across hospital departments. The role includes initial and ongoing patient assessment, planning and implementing treatment, evaluating its effectiveness, advocating for patient safety through quality improvement, and administering medications in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies.
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 must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care, and ACLS is required within 6 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred, but 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 a plan of care; and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
- Coordinate patient care across hospital departments and serve as a point of contact for care coordination.
- Advocate for patient safety by participating in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
- Assess patient status, prioritize patient problems and needs, and develop and perform care plans to improve outcomes.
- Maintain 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. 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
