Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse

ChristianaCare Hospitals in Aston and West Grove; West Grove (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

401K match (fully vested day 1)

Paid referrals

Job summary

Emerus is seeking a Registered Nurse for PRN night shift (7pm-7am) to join our 20-bed small-format hospital environment. The role focuses on assessing, planning, directing and evaluating patient care in telemetry/ICU settings, with emphasis on higher-acuity inpatient care and ventilated patients as needed.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate’s Degree or Nursing Diploma (BSN preferred) and current PA RN licensure, with 2+ years in Telemetry/ICU, BLS/ACLS, and ability to collaborate with

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Nursing Diploma required; BSN preferred.
• Current state RN licensure in Pennsylvania with no sanctions.
• 2+ years RN experience in Telemetry/ICU or related healthcare positions.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS preferred.
• Act 33/Act 73 clearances completed within the last 5 years or before start date.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize and provide age-appropriate nursing care in telemetry/ICU settings.
• Follow physician orders in the delivery of nursing care.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information.
• Adhere to infection control and aseptic techniques in patient care.
• Collect lab samples and perform testing per policies and COLA/CLIA rules.
• Handle admissions, discharges and transfers; assist with procedures.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

About Us

HIGHLIGHTS

JOB TYPE: PRN Nights (7pm-7am)

FACILITY TYPE:20bed Small-Format Hospital (10 ER, 10 Inpatient)

PERKS:Flexible Schedule, 401K match (fully vested day 1!!), paid referrals

We are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission: To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our growing number of amazing partners includes Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare and WellSpan. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. Emerus' commitment to patient care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms. We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros.

Position Overview

The purpose of this position is to perform the primary functions of a nurse in assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating patient care.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience caring for higher-acuity inpatient patients in a fast-paced hospital environment, with the ability to assess, prioritize, and respond to changing patient conditions.
• Demonstrated competency managing cardiac, hypertensive, and insulin infusions, along with strong cardiac rhythm interpretation skills.
• Experience supporting patients requiring advanced respiratory therapies, including BiPAP and high-flow oxygen.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams, telemedicine providers, and virtual communication platforms.
• Confidence caring for critically ill patients and willingness to support short-term stabilization efforts, including ventilated patients awaiting transfer to a higher level of care.

Essential Job Functions

• Plan, prioritize, and provide proficient, age-specific and developmentally/specialty appropriate nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills and for ensuring the comfort and safety of patients/families
• Follow physician's orders in the delivery of nursing care
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times
• Adhere to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care
• Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as COLA and CLIA regulations
• Perform admission, discharge and transfer procedures
• Assemble equipment and supplies for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; perform or assist others with procedures or treatments
• Handle care in accordance with legal, hospital/facility, departmental policies and procedures, and established standards of nursing care and practice, as defined by the Board of Nursing for that State.

Other Job Functions

• Perform all Quality Assessment activities assigned and document
• Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Nursing Diploma required; BSN, preferred
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse without sanctions, required
• 2+ years full-time RN experience in Telemetry/ICU, or 2+ years combination experience in related healthcare positions, required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, required; PALS strongly preferred (ENPC certification from ENA may be substituted for PALS certification)
• Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication
• Pennsylvania RN's: Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance), Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last 5 years, or must be obtained prior to start date.