Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit

Position: Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit 3-4
Employment Type:

Full time

Shift: Rotating Shift

Description:

Currently offering up to $10,000 in recruitment bonuses for qualified energetic RN's who are passionate about the profession. We are devoted to flexible scheduling and work hard to balance and meet the needs of the unit and staff. We will consider full time & part time shifts. Lower nurse to patient ratios according to acuity. Come check us out!!! Our Progressive Care Unit 3-4 is a 20-bed adult intermediate care unit providing a higher flexible acuity level of patient care.

PCU nurses have expert assessment skills to provide constant observation and monitoring with a lower patient to nurse ratio that corresponds to patient acuity levels. A stepdown sister unit of MSICU, our specialties include complex post op surgical care, acute exacerbation of medical conditions, post rapid response care and conditions requiring frequent monitoring. Specialized training includes CORE EKG classes, Critical Care medications, ACLS, Ventilator/Respiratory class, and PD.

We work closely with the MSICU and encourage cross training experiences for career growth. We incorporate a primary care nursing model with a team approach to meet the needs of the patient population. St. Joseph's Health is one of America's 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery and one of America's 100 Best for Spine Surgery and Coronary Intervention according to new research released by Health grades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems.

Organization Highlights:
* Our Trinity Health Culture:
Our staff know, understand, incorporate & demonstrate our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, through their actions, behaviors, practices & decisions.
* Leadership:
Shared Governance to leaders are accessible. Unit practice counsels and open-door guiding principle for shared decision-making. All our employees have a voice.
* Well-Being:
Practice in an environmentally safe, professional & healthy atmosphere. Our staff are supported by a variety of resources for physical and mental health. We are implementing an onsite virtual nurse to assist with assignment coverage.
* Professional Relationships:
Strong rapport with our interdisciplinary team including physicians/clinical providers, rehab services, pharmacy, nutritional services and support staff.
* Professional Development:
Strong education program, generous tuition allowance and clinical ladder incentives. We encourage job share opportunities to enhance satisfaction and growth.
* Work/Life:
Scheduling options balance work/life/school calendars. Responsibilities:
* Responsible for collaboration, communication & facilitation of optimal provision of care with assistance of computerized &/or digital platform that supports the daily management of care.
* Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring & evaluation of the patient's plan of care from admission to discharge.
* Utilize clinical knowledge, critical thinking skills & the principles of case management & adult education to coordinate, implement & support the plan of care.
* Ensure a seamless, effective, efficient transition of care across the continuum.
* Monitor quality metrics specific to the department & ensure complete & accurate documentation in the patient record.
* Act as
1) mentor;
2) clinician;
3) educator;
4) consultant/collaborator; and
5) navigator. Education, Training, Experience, Certification and Licensure:
* Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure in the State of New York with at least 1 year of experience.
* Baccalaureate Degree in the Science of Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited school of nursing preferred, according to NYS requirements.
* * GN's or RN's with < 1-year experience should apply to the Graduate Nurse Residency positions.
* Specialty credentialing & educational degree according to clinical nursing practice specialty area preferred.
* Maintains all licensures and certifications according to NYS regulations and specialty area requirements.
* Participates in continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of…