• Progressive Care RN

    Prime Healthcare (Gadsden, AL)


    Overview

     

    We are seeking aProgressive Care RN or PCU RN, internally referred to as our Progressive Care Registered Nurse. In the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), the PCU RN or Step-Down RN will provide specialized care to patients with acute and/or chronic medical conditions who require close monitoring, intervention, and support to optimize their outcomes and facilitate their transition to lower levels of care.

     

    Shift’s Available: Days

     

    Employment Type:PRN or Per Diem

     

    Hours:7:00am to 7:00pm

    Responsibilities

    ** If you have experience in Acute Care, such has Rehab, ICU, Critical Care Unit (CCU), PCU, Step-Down, Emergency Room (ER) or other critical care areas as an RN, you are encouraged to apply!

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

    + Conduct assessments of patients' conditions, including vital signs, cardiac rhythms, neurological status, respiratory status, and overall clinical stability, you will need to monitor changes in patients' conditions and respond promptly to any deterioration

    + Utilize telemetry and other monitoring devices to continuously monitor patients' cardiac rhythms, oxygen saturation levels, blood pressure, and other parameters you must be able to recognize and interpret abnormalities in monitoring data

    + Administer medications as directed by physicians, encompassing intravenous medications, antibiotics, pain management medications, and cardiac medications, while vigilantly monitoring patients for any adverse reactions or side effects

    + Perform nursing interventions and treatments as ordered by physicians, such as wound care, catheter care, suctioning, and administration of oxygen therapy, which may include assisting with procedures

    + Adhere to evidence-based practice guidelines, hospital policies, and protocols related to patient care, infection control, and safety

    Qualifications

    Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

     

    + Current and valid state RN License

    + Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current

    + Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current

    + Minimum of one year as a staff RN in acute care hospital, critical care preferred

    Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

    + Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred

    + Completion of Critical Care Course preferred

    + Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

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    Employment Status

     

    Per Diem

     

    Shift

     

    Days

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity

     

    Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_screen\_reader\_10\_20.pdf

     

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    FacilityRiverview Regional Medical Center

     

    LocationUS-AL-Gadsden

    ID2025-235986

    CategoryRN

     

    Position TypePer Diem

     

    ShiftDays

     

    Job TypeNon-Exempt