Progressive Care RN (Step-Down) — Lead Patient Care

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Paducah, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse for Progressive Care (Step-down) at Lourdes Hospital. The role emphasizes assessing patient status, developing care plans and coordinating care with the Med-Surg and ICU teams.

You will ensure a safe environment, administer medications per policy, and participate in ongoing quality improvement. BSN preferred, RN license required, BLS; ACLS preferred at hire with ACA compliance.

Qualifications

• RN license required in state of practice.
• 1 year RN experience required; acute care preferred.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred at hire; ACLS within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status and develop care plans.
• Coordinate with Med-Surg and ICU teams.
• Administer medications safely per policy.
• Serve as patient care conduit across departments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Patient safety

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Paducah, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse for Progressive Care (Step-down) at Lourdes Hospital. The role emphasizes assessing patient status, developing care plans and coordinating care with the Med-Surg and ICU teams.

You will ensure a safe environment, administer medications per policy, and participate in ongoing quality improvement. BSN preferred, RN license required, BLS; ACLS preferred at hire with ACA compliance.