RN Registered Nurse Progressive Care Unit
About The Position
Progressive Care Unit – Now Open at Walker Hospital! We're excited to introduce our brand-new Progressive Care Unit at Walker Hospital. With a higher acuity level than acute care and a supportive 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, this unit is designed to provide exceptional, patient-centered care. We’re seeking experienced RNs with backgrounds in Critical Care or Progressive Care who are passionate about advancing their skills and delivering excellent care in a collaborative environment. Schedule Details: Day shift. Three 12 hour shifts a week. Weekend requirement is every other weekend.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Baptist Health unit/department.
- Maintains current State of Alabama RN license.
- Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
- 1 year experience required unless approved by AVP level or above.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in critical care or progressive care is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides advanced nursing care for patients requiring complex assessments, therapies, and high-intensity interventions.
- Analyzes assessment data to anticipate changes and respond quickly to evolving patient conditions.
- Prioritizes critical information to take immediate, evidence-based, patient-focused action.
- Monitors and manages specialized equipment and interprets data such as cardiac rhythms and hemodynamic pressures.
- Responds to emergencies and life-threatening situations according to established protocols and standards of care.
- Assesses patient needs, develops and evaluates individualized care plans, and advocates for patients and families.
- Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams while coordinating and delegating patient care activities.
- Documents care accurately and maintains clinical competency while modeling professionalism and supporting departmental goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
