Registered Nurse- Progressive Care Unit

Job Description

Due to the recent growth at this location we have recently expanded our PCU services to meet the demands of our patients and community. We are looking for positive nurses who enjoy working with a team, passionate about helping others expand their skill sets, patient centered and needs variety in their day to be satisfied in their work. This team builds on each other's strengths and works together to help each grow their nursing skills; while keeping the patient first and providing exceptional care. These units will see a variety of patient conditions and treatments with an average stay of 3 to 4 days. These Progressive Care Units are cardiac focused, but not specialized.

Shift: Full Time Day, 6:45am-7:15pm, 36 hours a week

This position will give you the opportunity to:

• Work on a brand new unit that has new leading technology and newly renovated patient rooms
• Build on you current nursing skills
• Have a variety of career growth opportunities and career growth support
• Provide care to a variety of conditions and acuity levels
• Work with a strong, collaborative, and supportive team
• Work with leaders who will empower you to work towards your career goals and help you become the best nurse you can be

To be successful in these units; you need to be patient focused, team oriented and have a strong ability to change directions quickly. With the variety of acuity levels and patient conditions, you will need to be someone who embraces change and needs variety in their day to stay motivated and excited about your work. We are looking for collaborative and resourceful nurses who love empowering and teaching others. We are looking for professionals who are able to stay positive during the unexpected and empowers their peers to do the same.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for utilizing the nursing process.
• Performing patient care.
• Delegating patient care tasks and supervision of other patient care staff.
• Coordinating the plan of care for a group of assigned patients and consulting with other members of the health care team when indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This clinical nurse demonstrates proficiency and abides by policies rules guidelines and procedures.

Saint Luke's has a strong nurse governance and we encourage all of our nurses to participate and help us make Saint Luke's The Best Place To Get Care, The Best Place To Give Care. Our leaders support and encourage their nurses to take their careers to the next level and participate in various projects and initiatives that directly impact patient care and the organization.

Benefits:

• Health, Vision and Dental
• Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plans
• Flex Savings and Health Savings Accounts
• Education and Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Options
• Clinical Advancement Program - Shared Governance, Unit Based Project, Career Advancement

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 year

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Registered Nurse - Various

Associate Degree

Job Details
Full Time

Day (United States of America)

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