Progressive Care RN (Step-Down) – Compassionate Patient Care

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance and professionaldev

Job summary

Mercy Health in Paducah, KY is seeking a Progressive Care (Step down) RN for Lourdes Hospital. The role delivers high-quality nursing care, coordinating with the care team to assess patients and develop care plans while ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment.

Eligible candidates typically hold an RN license, with BSN preferred, and meet experience requirements. A strong focus on patient safety and collaborative practice is essential in this inpatient setting.

Qualifications

• BSN is preferred but not required.
• Current state RN licensure.
• BLS or ACLS preferred at hire; ACLS required within 6 months of hire.
• 1 year of RN experience required; 6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyze data, create a plan of care, implement treatment, and evaluate effectiveness.
• Serve as point of contact for patients' care coordination across hospital departments.
• Act as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department.
• Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN experience

Nursing leadership

Patient care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Mercy Health in Paducah, KY is seeking a Progressive Care (Step down) RN for Lourdes Hospital. The role delivers high-quality nursing care, coordinating with the care team to assess patients and develop care plans while ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment.

Eligible candidates typically hold an RN license, with BSN preferred, and meet experience requirements. A strong focus on patient safety and collaborative practice is essential in this inpatient setting.