Overview
Are you ready to elevate your nursing career in a dynamic and rewarding environment? We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse to join our dedicated healthcare team on a full-time night shift schedule. In this vital role, you will provide both direct and indirect nursing care to intermediate care patients, promoting their safety, healing, and overall well-being.
As a PCU RN, you will use your strong organizational, prioritization, and clinical interpretation skills to manage complex patient needs in a fast-paced setting. You will work closely with a diverse multidisciplinary team, engaging in continuous collaboration to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Your ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and foster supportive patient relationships will make a meaningful impact on outcomes.
If you are a dedicated nurse who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional care, we invite you to apply. Join us on the night shift and become an essential part of a progressive care team that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth.
Responsibilities
Patient Care & Advocacy - Facilitate, implement, and evaluate individualized Patient Plans of Care and corresponding outcomes.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to support positive patient results and ensure continuity of care.
- Serve as a strong patient advocate, promoting safety, dignity, and well-being.
Clinical & Technical Competence - Deliver timely and effective nursing interventions based on patient needs.
- Demonstrate strong clinical skills and technical proficiency in all aspects of patient care.
- Utilize sound clinical judgment to assess, analyze, and communicate patient information promptly.
Documentation & Communication - Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and provider communications in real time.
- Perform ongoing review, initiation, and implementation of provider orders each shift.
Patient Safety & Risk Assessment - Identify patient safety risk factors, including fall risk, skin integrity concerns, and the need for restraints.
- Implement appropriate safety interventions promptly and consistently.
- Follow medication safety policies and complete all required Safety Tracking Tools.
Delegation & Team Leadership - Delegate tasks appropriately and supervise assigned staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Take responsibility for all care provided to assigned patients.
- Report performance concerns to maintain a safe, supportive, and effective care environment.
Patient & Family Education - Assess educational needs of patients and families, providing clear written and verbal instructions.
- Document all education delivered and evaluate understanding as appropriate.
Prioritization & Critical Thinking - Prioritize tasks efficiently based on urgency, patient acuity, and available resources.
- Demonstrate independent problem-solving skills, multitasking ability, and effective time management.
Professional Accountability & Development - Proactively seek opportunities to expand clinical knowledge and experience.
- Support team members, willingly accept additional duties, and complete required education and competencies on time.
- Participate in unit-based councils, performance improvement activities, and initiatives that enhance patient care and unit operations.
- Identify unit needs and contribute to meaningful solutions
Qualifications
- 2 years nursing experience caring for Step Down level of care patients including cardiothoracic surgery patients, preferred.
- EPIC preferred
Credentials
- RN - Registered Nurse
- BLS - Basic Life Saving certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- NIH - Stroke Certification
Education
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Other Information
Entry
USD $36.20/Hr.
Max
USD $59.73/Hr.
