Progressive Care RN: Impactful, Collaborative Nurse

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse at Lourdes Hospital to provide compassionate nursing care, assess patient status, and coordinate care across Med-Surg and ICU to ensure safe outcomes.

The role requires 1 year of RN experience (acute care preferred 6 months), RN licensure, and BSN is preferred but not required. ACLS/BLS per policy with ACLS within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred but not required.
• Current state licensure as an RN.
• BLS/ACLS: BLS required; ACLS preferred at hire; ACLS required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessment, plan of care, implement and evaluate treatment.
• Serve as primary contact for patients’ care coordination across hospital departments.
• Act as patient safety advocate and participate in quality improvement.
• Administer medications safely per state practice and policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Patient safety advocacy

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred, not required)

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse at Lourdes Hospital to provide compassionate nursing care, assess patient status, and coordinate care across Med-Surg and ICU to ensure safe outcomes.

The role requires 1 year of RN experience (acute care preferred 6 months), RN licensure, and BSN is preferred but not required. ACLS/BLS per policy with ACLS within 6 months of hire.