Progressive Care Registered Nurse (RN)

Shift Information

Day shift: 0645 to 1915, scheduled for 36 hours per week after the first week of orientation. There is no guarantee of hours, and no call is required. The unit operates 24 hours from Monday to Friday.

Minimum Experience

Minimum of 2 years of experience required.

Certifications/Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Description

This role is within a Progressive Care Unit featuring a total of 15 beds, which include 3 Step Down ICU beds and 12 telemetry beds. Nurse-patient ratios are 1:4 for Progressive Care and 1:3 for Step Down ICU.

Job Responsibilities

Primary duties include:

• Providing nursing care to patients in a progressive care environment
• Telemetry monitoring and telemetry strip reading
• Performing fingerstick blood sugar tests

Equipment Utilized

The following equipment is used in the unit:

• Meditech charting system
• Pyxis for medication management
• BIPAP devices
• Continuous cardiac monitoring systems

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

• A minimum of 1 year of acute care hospital experience within the last year
• Progressive Care and telemetry experience is preferred

Licensure and Certifications

Current licensure in the state of Hawaii is required before the start of the assignment. Additionally, the following certifications are preferred:

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Floating Requirements

Nurses may be required to float to other acute care units, including Medical, Surgical/Pediatrics, ICU, and Emergency Room as necessary.

Dress Code

Scrubs are the required attire for this position.

Holiday Coverage

Holiday coverage is required.