Progressive Care Registered Nurse (PCU RN)

Provident Behavioral Health; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to acutely ill adults. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to deliver safe treatment and coordinate patient needs, ensuring smooth transitions between care levels.

The role focuses on monitoring patient status, medication administration, individualized care planning, and patient/family education to promote recovery and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse licensure.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to respectful, patient-centered care.
• Ability to manage medication administration and care planning responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient conditions and respond to changes in clinical status.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and families on care, treatments, and expectations.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members to support continuity of care.

Skills

Registered Nurse license

Critical thinking

Clinical assessment

Communication

Job description

Registered Nurse (Progressive Care Unit - PCU)

Provide high-quality, patient-centered care to acutely ill adults in a Progressive Care Unit. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective treatment and coordinate patient needs.

Key Duties

• Monitor patient conditions and respond to changes in clinical status
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans
• Educate patients and families on care, treatments, and expectations
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members to support continuity of care

Qualifications & Skills

• Current Registered Nurse licensure
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to respectful, patient-centered care
• Ability to manage medication administration and care planning responsibilities