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Job ID: 889614
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,139.26
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (IMC/PCU/Stepdown)
Location
Elizabethtown, KY
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments incorporating culture, age, developmental level, risk factors, and presenting complaint, in accordance with RN scope of practice and applicable policies and procedures.
- Develop individualized care plans by prioritizing patient needs, determining desired outcomes in coordination with patients and families, and collaborating with the inter-professional team.
- Implement patient care therapies and procedures with clinical autonomy within scope of practice; recognize, respond to, and communicate changes in patient condition in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Delegate tasks appropriately to team members and monitor the accuracy and completeness of delegated patient care activities.
- Facilitate admission, transfer, and discharge processes, including discharge teaching, coordination with Case Management, and timely execution of discharge orders.
- Actively participate in unit-based quality improvement activities, including but not limited to patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, CAUTI reduction, and documentation auditing.
Required Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN or ASN) required.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with all members of the care team.
- Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety measures.
- Proficiency with or ability to be trained on relevant computer systems and applications.
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Previous nursing experience in a progressive care, step-down, or IMC/PCU setting.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Why Join Us
- Work in a patient-centered environment that values nursing excellence, evidence-based practice, and a holistic approach to care.
- Collaborate within a supportive inter-professional team that promotes a positive group dynamic and a healing environment.