Scheduled Weekly Hours:36
Work Shift: Evenings/Nights (United States of America)
Memorial Regional Medical Center***THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A BONUS UP TO $10K FOR DAY SHIFT AND $15K FOR NIGHT SHIFT FOR FULLTIME HOURS TO EXTERNAL APPLICANTS WITH AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE! Internal BSMH associates are not eligible for sign-on bonusesRegistered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care (Step down) - Memorial Regional Medical CenterPre/Post Cardiac Cath Step Down Unit: Dynamic stepdown environment dedicated to the cardiac patient population. In collaboration with the Cardiac Cath Lab, IVCU cares for the pre/post cath, ablation, pacemaker, and TAVR patient population. RNs are supported through telemetry and ACLS certifications.
Job Summary:The Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:
- Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status
- Acting as the service line between Med-Surg and ICU units
- Determining the priority of the patient's problems and needs
- Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes
- Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment
Essential Functions: - Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
- Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness
- Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments
- Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department
- Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization's policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Education:- Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred, not required)
Certifications:- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care, ACLS required within 6 months of hire)
Experience:- 1 year of RN experience (required)
- 6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred)
Range:Minimum: $34.33
Maximum: $54.93
What we offer- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, 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
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department:Coronary Care Unit (CCU) 2 - Memorial
