Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (Step down) - West Hospital
About The Position
The Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse (RN) at West Hospital delivers nursing care to patients in a progressive care setting, serving as the service line between Med-Surg and ICU. The role uses organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, prioritize patient problems and needs, and develop and perform care plans to improve outcomes while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team; conducts initial and ongoing assessments; analyzes assessment data; creates and implements plans of care; and evaluates treatment effectiveness. The nurse coordinates care across hospital departments, advocates for patient safety through ongoing quality improvement, and administers medications in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
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 preferred at hire; certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care.
- ACLS certification is required within 6 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- At least 6 months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting.
- BLS or ACLS certification at hire.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient status using strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Serve as the care service line between Med-Surg and ICU units.
- 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 and implement plans of care, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
- Serve as a point of contact for patients’ care coordination throughout hospital departments.
- 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.
- 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
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
