Progressive Care Registered Nurse

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services in Overland Park, KS seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Progressive Care Unit Weekend Work Program. You will deliver high-acuity, step-down care to complex medical and post-surgical patients.

You will perform assessments, administer medications, monitor telemetry, collaborate with physicians, educate patients and families, and document care in the EHR. This role emphasizes teamwork, teaching, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Current RN license with hospital experience.
• Strong assessment and clinical judgment.
• Team-oriented and teaching environment.
• Excellent communication and patient education.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-acuity, step-down care for complex patients.
• Perform thorough assessments, administer medications, and conduct telemetry and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Implement evidence-based interventions to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians and care team on discharges.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and care plans.
• Document care activities in the EHR.

Skills

RN license

Assessment skills

Clinical judgment

Teamwork

Communication

Professional development

Job description

Role: Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit Weekend Work Program.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-acuity, step-down care for complex medical and post-surgical patients.
• Perform thorough patient assessments, administer medications, and conduct telemetry and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Implement evidence-based interventions to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care and discharges.
• Educate patients and families about their conditions and care plans.
• Accurately document all care activities in the electronic health record (EHR).

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN license with relevant nursing experience in a hospital setting.
• Strong assessment, clinical judgment, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, teaching environment.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.
• Commitment to professional development and ongoing learning.