RN- Progressive Care Unit (stepdown) PRN3

Job Description Join Our Team: More Than Just a JobAt our organization, we believe that nursing is not just a profession; 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 patients and the care team.Execute the care plan, ensuring a safe environment and 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.Employ clinical inquiry and integrate the best available evidence into practice.Utilize 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 in all activities.Perform additional duties as assigned.QualificationsEducation: Graduate from an accredited nursing program or equivalent educational background for licensing.Experience: No prior experience is necessary.Physical RequirementsRegularly communicate verbally to convey information.Frequent standing and walking are required.Occasional lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling of objects weighing between 0-25 lbs.Regular sitting, reaching, and data entry tasks.Frequent visual acuity for near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) distances, including color differentiation.Regularly use smell to identify odors.Frequently utilize hearing to receive verbal communication and detect alarms or machinery issues.Occasional lifting of objects weighing 25-50 lbs and moving patients.Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping, and repetitive movements of the legs and arms.Occasional driving may be required.Rarely required to crawl or run.Licensure and CertificationsDepending on the state of work location, the following certifications are required: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)Other certifications may include Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - as applicable.Work ScheduleThis position requires night shifts.Employment TypeThis is a PRN (as needed) position within the West PC department.BenefitsWe value our exceptional team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: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.We are an equal opportunity employer and 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.