Registered Nurse (RN) Progressive Care PCU 2

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Progressive Care unit. This full-time role involves coordinating patient care, collaborating with medical staff, and ensuring effective communication with patients and families. Ideal candidates will have an ADN, a current RN license, and strong critical thinking skills. Join a dedicated team in a supportive environment focused on patient advocacy and quality care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and nursing care needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments.

Skills

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Customer focus

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelors Degree in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Progressive Care PCU 2

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Position Details: RN - Progressive Care, Full Time Days. This role involves coordinating total nursing care for patients, participating in patient and family teaching, acting as a patient advocate, and collaborating with ancillary and non-nursing departments.

Reports to: Department Director.
FLSA: Non-exempt.
Education: Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
License: Current state RN license or multistate compact license; degree from an accredited nursing school.
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

Required Skills: Effective communication and understanding of patient and family needs, critical thinking, ability to work under pressure while maintaining customer focus.

Essential Functions

• Assess patient condition and nursing care needs.
• Set goals and prescribe appropriate nursing interventions.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Evaluate patient care outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians and hospital staff.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies.
• Communicate with patients and oversee care provision.
• Provide education and instruction to patients and families.
• Document observations, assessments, medications, and treatments accurately.

Nonessential Functions

• Maintain facility equipment, supplies, and work areas.
• Assist in employee orientation.
• Supervise activities of staff and department operations.
• Participate in performance and process improvement activities.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Job function: Healthcare Provider.
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare.