PCU RN
Lexington, Kentucky
Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 1740 Nicholasville Road

RN - Progressive Care Unit

Location: Lexington, Kentucky Specialty: Direct Patient Care (Nursing) Employment Type: Clinical, Nursing Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: 3rd shift, 3x12s (7p-7a), weekends and holidays as needed Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week

Role Summary

The RN delivers patient-centered nursing care on the Progressive Care Unit, including assessments, treatments, admission, transfer, and discharge activities, patient and family education, and care coordination and treatment planning. Responsibilities include:

• Performing comprehensive patient assessments and developing prioritized problem lists
• Implementing and documenting care, procedures, and therapies
• Setting priorities for multiple patients and delegating and overseeing team members
• Executing timely discharges and coordinating with Case Management
• Participating in unit quality improvement activities, such as monitoring patient falls, pressure ulcers, CAUTIs, and documentation

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Valid, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with PCU experience within the last year
• Experience with wound care
• IV insertion skills
• Proficiency in medication administration and medical equipment use
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and prioritization skills
• Clear communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: BSN