Full-Time Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Laurel (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse in Laurel, VA to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to acutely ill adults in a PACU-like progressive unit. You will perform focused assessments, administer medications, manage cardiac and telemetry monitoring, and respond to changes in patient condition, collaborating with the care team.

The position emphasizes patient education, accurate EMR documentation, and adherence to safety and infection

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse licensure in the applicable state.
• Strong assessment and clinical skills for acutely ill adults.
• Knowledge of cardiac and telemetry monitoring requirements.
• Effective communication and teamwork with physicians and nurses.
• Commitment to patient safety and infection prevention standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care to acutely ill adults.
• Perform focused assessments and administer medications.
• Manage cardiac and telemetry monitoring.
• Respond to changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary team to develop care plans.
• Educate patients and families about their care.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR.
• Support safe transitions of care.
• Uphold clinical, safety, and infection prevention standards.

Skills

RN licensure

Cardiac & telemetry

Assessment & clinical

Communication & collaboration

Patient safety & infection control

Job description

Role: Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care to acutely ill adults
• Perform focused assessments and administer medications
• Manage cardiac and telemetry monitoring
• Respond effectively to changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement care plans
• Educate patients and families about their care
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR
• Support safe transitions of care
• Uphold clinical, safety, and infection prevention standards

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Nurse licensure
• Strong assessment and clinical skills
• Knowledge of cardiac and telemetry monitoring
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities
• Commitment to patient safety and infection control standards