Progressive Care Registered Nurse (RN)
Shift Information
Scheduled for 36 hours per week following the first week of orientation. Please note that there is no guarantee of hours.
Minimum Experience Required
2 years of nursing experience.
Certifications and Requirements
- BLS/BCLS certification
- ACLS certification (preferred)
- PALS certification (preferred)
- NIHSS certification (preferred)
Unit Information
The role is situated in a Progressive Care Unit comprising 15 beds, including:
- 3 Step Down ICU beds
- 12 telemetry beds
Staffing ratio is 1:4 for Progressive Care and 1:3 for Step Down ICU.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Providing primary nursing care
- Telemetry monitoring and telemetry strip reading
- Performing fingerstick blood sugar tests
Equipment Utilized
- Meditech charting system
- Pyxis for medication management
- BIPAP
- Continuous cardiac monitoring systems
Floating Requirements
Candidates may be required to float to all acute care units within the facility, which may include Medical, Surgical/Pediatrics, ICU, and Emergency Room departments.
Dress Code
Scrubs are required attire for this position.
Holiday Coverage
Holiday coverage will be required as part of the role.