RN- Progressive Care Unit (stepdown) PRN3

Job Description Join Our Team: More Than Just a JobAt our organization, we believe that your work is more than just a career; it's a calling.Position OverviewWe are seeking a dedicated nursing professional to provide direct care in environments where patients require intricate assessments and interventions, adhering to our established policies, procedures, and protocols.Key ResponsibilitiesGather comprehensive information from patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to create a complete understanding of the patient's needs and condition.Analyze and synthesize assessment data to identify relevant diagnoses or conditions for care.Collaborate with patients, families, and the interprofessional team to determine optimal outcomes.Formulate a care plan that outlines strategies and alternatives to achieve desired outcomes, utilizing clinical judgment in partnership with the patient and care team.Execute the care plan while ensuring a safe environment, coordinating efforts with patients, families, and the interprofessional team.Assess processes and progress towards achieving goals and outcomes.Enhance the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, reflecting on personal performance and staying updated with current knowledge and skills.Communicate effectively across all areas of practice, fostering collaboration with patients, families, and the interprofessional team.Utilize clinical inquiry and integrate the best available evidence into practice.Apply evidence-based practices and scientific knowledge in critical care nursing, ensuring care is tailored to the patient's age and clinical needs as outlined in the department's Scope of Service.Maintain a constant state of alertness and safety while performing duties.Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned.QualificationsEducation: Graduate from an accredited nursing program or equivalent educational background for licensing.Experience: No prior experience is necessary.Physical DemandsRegularly engage in verbal communication to convey information.Consistently stand and walk throughout shifts.Frequently lift, carry, and push/pull objects weighing up to 25 lbs.Regularly sit, reach, and perform data entry tasks.Utilize vision for close and distant tasks, including color differentiation.Employ sense of smell to identify odors.Use hearing to receive verbal communication and detect alarms or machinery issues.Occasionally lift or move objects weighing between 25-50 lbs and assist with patient mobility.Occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, grip, and perform repetitive movements with legs and arms.Occasionally drive as needed.Rarely engage in crawling or running activities.Licensure and CertificationsApplicants must hold the following certifications based on their state of work location:Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)Registered Nurse (RN) - State-specific licensing bodyAdvanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)Additional certifications such as Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) may be required based on state regulations.Work ScheduleThis position is for the night shift.Employment TypeThis role is classified as an employee position.DepartmentWest PCUScheduled Weekly Hours0 hours per week.BenefitsWe value our exceptional team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet their needs:Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees receive one week of paid leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly employees to access earned but unpaid wages before payday (fees may apply).Upfront Tuition Coverage: We provide upfront tuition assistance through the FlexPath Fund for eligible team members.Equal Opportunity EmployerOur organization is committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.