Overview

We are seeking a P rogressive Care Registered Nurse or PCU RN , internally referred to as our Progressive Care 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, i ntervention, and support to optimize their outcomes and facilitate their transition to lower levels of care.

Bonus Options: Up to a $15,000

Shift’s Available : Days

Employment Type : Full Time

Hours : 7:00AM - 7:00PM

Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center, Gadsden, AL

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits
• 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!
  
  

Responsibilities

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

• C onduct 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
• U tilize 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
• A dminister 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
• P erform 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
• A dhere 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: 

• C urrent and valid state RN License
• C urrent BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current
  
  

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

• C urrent ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current
• P revious Acute Care hospital experience
• V entilator management experience
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  
  

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Full Time

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