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

Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentives

403(b) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Paid time off

Parental leave

Education support

Job summary

Mercy Health in Paducah, KY seeks a Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse at Lourdes Hospital. The RN provides high-quality care, assesses patient status, and coordinates services across Med-Surg and ICU to improve outcomes.

Requirements include 1 year of RN experience, state RN licensure, and BLS/ACLS. The role offers competitive pay, benefits, and professional development support with Mercy Health.

Qualifications

• 1 year of RN experience required
• 6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred
• BSN preferred but not required
• Current state RN licensure and BLS/ACLS certifications preferred at hire, ACLS within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments and develop plans of care
• Coordinate patient care across hospital departments
• Act as patient safety advocate and participate in quality improvement
• Administer medications per policy and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Care coordination

Leadership

Safety advocacy

Medication administration

Education

BSN preferred

RN licensure (state)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Mercy Health in Paducah, KY seeks a Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse at Lourdes Hospital. The RN provides high-quality care, assesses patient status, and coordinates services across Med-Surg and ICU to improve outcomes.

Requirements include 1 year of RN experience, state RN licensure, and BLS/ACLS. The role offers competitive pay, benefits, and professional development support with Mercy Health.