Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care (PCU)

aah; EE. UU.; Presencial; USD 53.000 - 79.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

aah seeks a Registered Nurse for the 15-bed Progressive Care Unit at Atrium Health Union to deliver intermediate-level patient monitoring and care. The role is full-time with 3 x 12-hour shifts, holidays per policy, and a requirement for weekend coverage, in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting.

Expect strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and adherence to care standards. Comprehensive nursing care follows the ANA code of ethics with emphasis on patient-centered outcomes.

Formación

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Active RN license with multi-state compact and/or state privileges.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; additional certifications may be required.
• Typically 1 year of clinical nursing experience.

Responsabilidades

• Engage in governance and quality initiatives to improve care and apply evidence-based practices.
• Utilize nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement and evaluate care with patients and families.
• Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, and collaborate with the care team to improve outcomes.
• Uphold a culture of safety and report issues promptly.
• Document accurately in the EHR and participate in ongoing professional development.
• May administer medications and therapies per clinical protocols.
• Demonstrate clear communication, feedback, and appropriate delegation within the team.
• Floats to other units as needed to meet patient care needs.
• Provide age-appropriate care with attention to growth and development.

Conocimientos

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Time management

Communication skills

EHR proficiency

Educación

BSN or nursing degree

Descripción del empleo

Department:

35304 Atrium Health Union - Nursing: Progressive Care

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

3 x 12-hour shifts per week. Required holidays as per policy, rotating annually; at least 4 weekend shifts every six weeks.

Pay Range:

$38.20 - $57.30

Our 15-bed Progressive Care Unit provides care for an acute and diverse patient population requiring intermediate-level monitoring. This fast-paced unit is supported by a highly skilled team of nurses who practice at the top of their licensure, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care through strong clinical judgment and collaboration

Major Responsibilities:

• Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
• Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
• Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
• Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
• May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.).
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.

Certification / Registration / License

• Basic Life Support (BLS). Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.
• Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services

Note : Licensed nurses practicing via telehealth/telenursing/virtual modalities are required to be licensed or hold the privilege to practice in the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located. Licensed nurses are responsible and accountable for knowing, understanding, and practicing in compliance with the laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice of the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located.

Experience

Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.
• Time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms etc.) clinical, aviation, maintenance, communications, and administrative departments.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
• Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.