Registered Nurse – Progressive Care

Location

City: [City], State: [State]

Unit Information

The Progressive Care unit is divided into an Intermediate Care section and an overflow section. Key details include:

• Intermediate Care: 20 beds dedicated to high acuity patients requiring more intensive care such as oxygen, BiPAP, tracheostomies, and mechanical ventilation.
• Overflow Area: An 8-bed open unit catering to lower acuity intermediate care patients. This area is utilized to alleviate pressure on the emergency department, with patients typically transitioned to medical-surgical units as beds become available.

Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care unit, you will be responsible for:

• Providing exceptional patient care to individuals with varying degrees of acuity.
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed, which may include heparin, insulin, and various cardiac infusions.
• Monitoring patient vital signs and responding to changes in condition promptly.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Educating patients and their families regarding care plans and health management.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a similar setting.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required.

If you are a dedicated nursing professional with a passion for providing high-quality care in a progressive environment, we encourage you to apply.