Registered Nurse (Progressive Care)

Provident Behavioral Health; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health is seeking a dedicated RN to provide patient-centered care on a Progressive Care Unit. You will perform admissions and ongoing assessments, administer medications, and respond to clinical changes for cardiac and medical-surgical patients.

The role emphasizes teamwork, clear communication, advocacy, and meticulous documentation to ensure safe, effective patient outcomes and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active RN license and be eligible to practice in Virginia.
• Experience in progressive/acute care settings preferred.
• Strong assessment, monitoring, and critical thinking skills required.
• Clear communication and patient advocacy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform admission and ongoing shift assessments.
• Provide pre- and post-operative nursing care.
• Administer medications and carry out orders accurately.
• Monitor cardiac and medical-surgical patients and respond to changes.
• Report changes promptly and advocate for patient needs.
• Complete timely, accurate nursing documentation.

Skills

Nursing

Assessment

Clinical monitoring

Critical thinking

Communication

Documentation

Patient advocacy

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Role Summary

Provide patient-centered nursing care on a Progressive Care Unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform admission and ongoing shift assessments.
• Provide pre- and post-operative nursing care.
• Administer medications and carry out ordered procedures.
• Monitor cardiac and medical-surgical patients and respond to clinical changes.
• Report changes in condition promptly and advocate for patient needs.
• Complete timely, accurate nursing documentation.
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered nursing background with competence in progressive/acute care.
• Strong assessment, clinical monitoring, and critical thinking skills.
• Safe medication administration and procedural care skills.
• Clear communication and effective escalation of patient concerns.
• Detail-oriented documentation and patient advocacy.