Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (IMC/PCU/Stepdown)

Location

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments in accordance with RN scope of practice, considering patient culture, age, and developmental level
• Develop individualized care plans, determine desired outcomes in coordination with patients and families, and implement patient care therapies and procedures with clinical autonomy
• Recognize, respond to, and communicate changes in patient condition; conduct ongoing assessments and document responses to procedures and therapies
• Delegate tasks appropriately and monitor accuracy and completeness of delegated patient care provided by other team members
• Facilitate patient discharge processes including discharge teaching, coordination with case management, and timely execution of discharge orders
• Actively participate in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, CAUTI reduction, and documentation auditing

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN or ASN)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary care team members
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety measures
• Proficiency or ability to be trained in relevant computer systems and applications

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous clinical nursing experience in a progressive care, stepdown, or similar acute care setting
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to practice in a patient-centered environment that values nursing excellence, evidence-based practice, and a holistic approach to care
• Work within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that supports professional growth and a positive healing environment