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

Mercy Health • Paducah, KY

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About The Position

The Progressive Care (Stepdown) Registered Nurse at Lourdes Hospital delivers nursing care to patients in a progressive care setting, acting as a service line between Med-Surg and ICU units. The role involves assessing patient status, prioritizing patient problems and needs, developing and carrying out care plans to improve outcomes, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.

The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team and coordinates care across hospital departments. The position also includes administering medications in accordance with applicable state requirements and organizational policies, and participating in quality improvement activities as a patient safety advocate.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• One 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 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 using organizational and leadership skills.
• 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.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, analyze assessment data, create plans of care, implement treatment, 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 and consistently with state requirements 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.

What This Job Offers

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