Registered Nurse RN - Progressive Care
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to a diverse patient population with complex medical concerns in a fast-paced acute and progressive care environment. The role evaluates patients and plans, implements, and documents nursing care; performs patient tests; and administers medications within the RN scope of practice. The nurse promotes patient independence by establishing care goals and teaching patients and families about conditions, medications, and self-care skills. The position is on the 4 South unit at Phoenixville Hospital, which includes a 32-bed Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit and a 12-bed Progressive Care Unit. Patients may have heart failure, COPD, pneumonia, or complex medical conditions, and may be recovering from cardiac catheterization or electrophysiology procedures. Nurses develop experience in cardiac monitoring, titratable medications, high-flow oxygen, continuous BiPAP, and advanced respiratory support while collaborating with nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacy, rehabilitation, and case management. Schedules offered are part-time weekend nights, every weekend from 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., and full-time nights from 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with a weekend and holiday rotation. The role offers opportunities for cross-training, specialty certifications, and continued professional growth.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Pennsylvania Registered Nurse Temporary Practice Permit or Registered Nurse License.
- ACLS certification.
- BLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate assigned patients and plan, implement, and document nursing care.
- Provide nursing care to a diverse patient population with complex concerns.
- Perform patient tests and administer medications within the registered nurse's scope of practice.
- Promote patient independence by establishing care goals.
- Teach patients and families about conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
Benefits
- Shared Governance.
- Automatic enrollment in the Nurse Residency Program for new graduates.
- Career Advancement Program.
- Earned Time Off.
- Enhanced Tuition Assistance.
- Retirement savings with employer match.
- Tower Tuition Discount Program: up to 50% off for eligible employees and qualified family members taking credit courses at Drexel University.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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