Registered Nurse (RN) Progressive Care PCU 2

Capital Markets Placement; Kentucky; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for their Progressive Care unit. The RN will coordinate total nursing care, advocate for patients, and work collaboratively with healthcare teams. Candidates should have an ADN or BSN and a current RN license. This full-time position offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license or multistate compact license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient’s condition and nursing care needs.
• Develops and implements nursing care plans.
• Administers medications and communicates with patients.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Associate’s Degree Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor’s Degree Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Progressive Care PCU 2

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is looking for Registered Nurse (RN) Progressive Care PCU 2 in Bethelridge, KY.
This local job opportunity with ID 3182954661 is live since 2025-05-06 02:22:35.

RN - Progressive Care Full Time Days
This position coordinates total nursing care for patients, participates in patient and family teaching, acts as a patient advocate and works as part of a team with ancillary and non-nursing departments.

Reports to: Department Director

FLSA: Non-exempt

Education: Associate’s Degree Nursing (ADN) Required; Bachelor’s Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred

License: Applicants should have a current state RN license or a current multistate compact license and possess an associate orbachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school.

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire;

Required Skills
Ability to understand, communicate, and react effectively to patient and family needs
Critical thinking
Work well under pressure while keeping calm and maintaining customer focus

Essential Functions
1. Assesses the patient’s condition and nursing care needs
2. Sets goals and prescribes appropriate nursing interventions to meet physical, psychological, social and rehabilitative needs of patients
3. Develops individual nursing care plans
4. Implements care plans and makes revisions as needed
5. Evaluates patient care outcomes
6. Collaborates with physicians and other hospital employees
7. Administers medications, treatments and therapies.
8. Communicates with patients and oversees provision of care.
9. Provides patients and/or family with instruction and education relevant to condition.
10. Accurately documents nursing observations, assessments, medications, treatments, and other care given.

Nonessential Functions
1. Maintains facility equipment, supplies and work areas.
2. Assists in the orientation of new employees
3. Coordinates and supervises activities of employees and department operations
4. Participates in performance/process improvement activities.