Progressive Care Registered Nurse

Riverview Regional Medical Center; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL seeks a Progressive Care Nurse (PCU RN) to monitor and care for patients with acute or chronic conditions in the PCU. The role requires close monitoring, timely intervention, and support to transition patients to lower levels of care.

Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, using telemetry for continuous monitoring, administering IV and cardiac medications, and performing wound/catheter care with oxygen therapy as ordered.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in acute care hospital setting; ventilator management a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of patients' conditions including vitals, cardiac rhythms, and neurological status.
• Utilize telemetry to monitor cardiac rhythms and detect abnormalities.
• Administer IV, antibiotics, pain, and cardiac meds with safety monitoring.
• Provide wound care, catheter care, suctioning, and oxygen therapy per orders.
• Adhere to hospital policies, infection control and safety guidelines.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient monitoring

Medication administration

Education

BSN

RN License

ACLS

BLS

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Ventilator management

Job description

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Bonus Amount

15000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Department: Progressive Care Unit - Maria Rigby

Shift’s Available: Days

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 7:00AM - 7:00PM

Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center, Gadsden, AL

We are seeking a P rogressive Care Registered Nurse or PCU RN, internally referred to as our Progressive Care Nurse . In the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), the PCU RN or Step-Down RN will provide specialized care to patients with acute and/or chronic medical conditions who require close monitoring, i ntervention, and support to optimize their outcomes and facilitate their transition to lower levels of care.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• C onduct assessments of patients' conditions, including vital signs, cardiac rhythms, neurological status, respiratory status, and overall clinical stability, you will need to monitor changes in patients' conditions and respond promptly to any deterioration
• U tilize telemetry and other monitoring devices to continuously monitor patients' cardiac rhythms, oxygen saturation levels, blood pressure, and other parameters you must be able to recognize and interpret abnormalities in monitoring data
• A dminister medications as directed by physicians, encompassing intravenous medications, antibiotics, pain management medications, and cardiac medications, while vigilantly monitoring patients for any adverse reactions or side effects
• P erform nursing interventions and treatments as ordered by physicians, such as wound care, catheter care, suctioning, and administration of oxygen therapy, which may include assisting with procedures
• A dhere to evidence-based practice guidelines, hospital policies, and protocols related to patient care, infection control, and safety

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers . You must have:

• C urrent and valid state RN License
• C urrent BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus

• C urrent ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current
• P revious Acute Care hospital experience
• V entilator management experience
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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