Progressive Care Nurse

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester in Fort Worth, TX seeks an RN for the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) to provide high-acuity nursing care using telemetry and evidence-based protocols for complex patients.

You will perform comprehensive assessments, administer medications, interpret telemetry, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team, while educating patients and families. A commitment to safety, continuous learning, and evidence-based practice is required.

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure and strong clinical judgment in progressive/acute settings.
• Proficiency with telemetry/advanced monitoring and adherence to protocols.
• Medication administration competency and attention to safety and detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing monitoring.
• Administer medications safely and according to clinical standards.
• Interpret telemetry data and respond to changes in patient status.
• Coordinate care across the multidisciplinary team to support continuity and outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on care plans, treatment, and self-management.
• Participate in quality and safety initiatives to improve care delivery.

Skills

Active RN licensure

Telemetry monitoring

Medication administration

Communication & collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Job description

Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Provide high-acuity, evidence-based nursing care for complex patients using advanced monitoring technologies and established clinical protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing monitoring.
• Administer medications safely and according to clinical standards.
• Interpret telemetry data and respond to changes in patient status.
• Coordinate care across the multidisciplinary team to support continuity and outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on care plans, treatment, and self-management.
• Participate in quality and safety initiatives to improve care delivery.

Qualifications & Skills

• Active RN licensure and strong clinical judgment in progressive/acute settings.
• Proficiency with telemetry/advanced monitoring and adherence to protocols.
• Medication administration competency and attention to safety and detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and evidence-based practice.