RN- Progressive Care Unit (PCU) (36/E/N)

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in Plymouth, MA. The role involves delivering evidence-based care to adults and geriatrics after cardiac procedures and other conditions, with ACLS/BLS requirements and telemetry experience.

Requirements include Massachusetts RN license and 2 years of telemetry; ICU/PCU experience is preferred. The position operates under a collective bargaining agreement and requires active ongoing

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current Massachusetts RN License
• Evidence of continuing education.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic nursing process.
• Active ACLS and BLS certifications.
• 2 years of Telemetry experience required.
• ICU/PCU level of care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Delivers expert, evidence-based nursing care to patients and families.
• Implements the nursing process by assessing patient and family needs and by forming diagnoses.
• Plans care by establishing goals with measurable outcomes.
• Implements the plan of care and evaluates the patient’s response.
• Documents care according to hospital policy and regulatory requirements.
• Administers medications and blood products safely and according to policy.
• Collaborates with the health care team and conducts bedside shift reports.

Skills

Telemetry experience

ACLS/BLS

Education

Massachusetts RN License

BSN preferred

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

36hpw; 7p-7:30a, rotating weekends and holidays

Job Description

Unit Description

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is a 5 bed step down unit that serves adult and geriatric patients with a focus on post percutaneous coronary intervention, and other cardiac conditions.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Delivers expert, evidence-based nursing care to patients and families.
• Implements the nursing process by assessing patient and family needs and by
• Analyzing assessment data to develop and support clinically accurate diagnoses.
• Plans care by establishing goals with measurable outcomes.
• Implements the plan of care and evaluates the patient’s response.
• Documents care according to the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth policy and to regulatory agency requirements.
• Administers medications, and performs procedures safely and efficiently according to policy.
• Administers blood and blood products according to policy.
• Evaluates educational and psychosocial needs of the patient and family. Incorporates needs into the plan of care.
• Manages the environment of care.
• Recognizes and responds to emergency situations appropriately.
• Maintains ACLS and BLS certification.
• Identifies appropriate community resources to promote continuity of care, and make appropriate referrals.
• Works collaboratively and functions as an effective member of the health care team.
• Conducts bedside shift report, with fellow nursing staff and hourly rounding.

It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.

Education and Experience/Knowledge/Skills Required

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current Massachusetts RN License
• Evidence of continuing education.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic nursing process.
• Active AHA ACLS and BLS certifications.
• 2 years of Telemetry experience required.
• ICU/PCU level of care experience preferred

Certification/Degree

• Current RN License, Massachusetts
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred

Pay Range

$37.14 - $82.22

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

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