Registered Nurse- Progressive Care Unit
On-siteSpringdale, Arkansas, United States
Job Summary
Conduct nursing assessments and reassessments every 2 to 4 hours for patients in the Progressive Care Unit, covering systems from neuro to cardiac to GI. Provide safe, patient-centered care to adults requiring higher surveillance than general med-surg but not critical care, managing conditions such as dysrhythmias, hemodynamic instability, and respiratory distress. Coordinate patient care collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams while maintaining professional accountability and patient confidentiality. Complete unit-specific certifications including ACLS, basic dysrhythmia interpretation, NIHSS, and ASLS within 90 days of hire.
Required Qualifications
- Graduated from a school of nursing (associate's degree, Diploma, or BSN)
- Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements
- Seeking experienced nurses
- Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
- ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
- PHON (Certified Pediatric/Hematology/Oncology Nurses)
- OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- PEARS (Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization) Six Assessment & Care Modules
- C-EFM (Fetal Monitor Certification)
- Other unit-specific certifications as required
- The ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis
- The ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties
Desired Qualifications
- Unit specific certifications required include ACLS, basic dysrhythmia interpretation, NIHSS and ASLS, these classes are offered through Mercy and should be completed upon 90 days from hire
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