Staff Nurse II, Progressive Care Unit

Quick Facts

• Role: Staff Nurse II, Progressive Care Unit

• Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts)

• Experience: 2 years of recent relevant experience

Description

Accountable for the assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care in an acute patient setting, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care. Develops, implements, and coordinates a plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors, and fosters collaborative relationships through timely communication. Adheres to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws to promote an optimal patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care

• Provide direct patient care and educate patients/families

• Coordinate transitions of care

• Develop and implement individualized, holistic care plans

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare providers

• Follow hospital policies, industry standards, and applicable regulations

• Maintain privacy of protected health information (PHI)

• Use critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (or evidence of completion of an RN program)

• RN license in the state where care is provided

• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider

• 2 years of recent relevant experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing theories, concepts, practices, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology

• Working knowledge of healthcare industry practices, safety precautions, patient care best practices, and privacy

• Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information professionally

• Time management and organizational skills to prioritize care within standardized policies

• Basic computer knowledge (Microsoft Office Suite: Word and Outlook)

Benefits

• Unions: Yes

• Pay range: $73.98 to $98.47 per hour

• Notes: Pay depends on experience, education, skills, licensure/certifications, equity, training, and organizational needs; base pay is part of a comprehensive total rewards program (benefits may apply)