Saint Joseph Medical Center
Progressive Care Nurse (Days)
Saint Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
Progressive Care Nurse (Days)Facility:
St. Joseph Medical CenterLocation:
US-MO-Kansas CityID:
2024-170785Category:
RNPosition Type:
Full TimeShift:
DaysJob Type:
Non-ExemptOverview:St. Joseph Medical Center, a CMS 5-Star Award winning hospital, is a faith-based, 310-bed facility providing a wide range of acute care and outpatient services. Key services include the St. Joseph Heart Institute, Senior Care Services, Senior Behavioral Health, Surgical Services, and the Joint and Spine Institute. St. Joseph is a member of Prime Healthcare Services, one of the nation's leading hospital systems. It is recognized by Truven Health Analytics as one of the "15 Top Health Systems" in the nation. We believe that continuous quality of care and performance improvements are the foundation for preserving and enhancing healthcare delivery. St. Joseph Medical Center is a GREAT place to work!We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.Responsibilities:We are seeking a
Progressive Care Nurse (Days) , internally referred to as our Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) at St Joseph Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare. In the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), the Progressive Care Nurse 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.Bonus Options:
Up to a $20,000 (Paid out as stipends every 90 days)Shifts Available:
DaysEmployment Type:
Full TimeHours:
Self Schedule** If you are a licensed
Registered Nurse
(RN), we're prepared to provide training to suitable candidates for this role. Newly graduated RNs are encouraged to apply.
No experience needed, entry-level
**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, monitoring changes in patients' conditions and responding promptly to any deterioration.Utilize telemetry and other monitoring devices to continuously monitor patients' cardiac rhythms, oxygen saturation levels, blood pressure, and other parameters, recognizing and interpreting 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:Current and valid state RN License.Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.Ventilator management experience preferred.Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.
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St. Joseph Medical CenterLocation:
US-MO-Kansas CityID:
2024-170785Category:
RNPosition Type:
Full TimeShift:
DaysJob Type:
Non-ExemptOverview:St. Joseph Medical Center, a CMS 5-Star Award winning hospital, is a faith-based, 310-bed facility providing a wide range of acute care and outpatient services. Key services include the St. Joseph Heart Institute, Senior Care Services, Senior Behavioral Health, Surgical Services, and the Joint and Spine Institute. St. Joseph is a member of Prime Healthcare Services, one of the nation's leading hospital systems. It is recognized by Truven Health Analytics as one of the "15 Top Health Systems" in the nation. We believe that continuous quality of care and performance improvements are the foundation for preserving and enhancing healthcare delivery. St. Joseph Medical Center is a GREAT place to work!We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.Responsibilities:We are seeking a
Progressive Care Nurse (Days) , internally referred to as our Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) at St Joseph Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare. In the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), the Progressive Care Nurse 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.Bonus Options:
Up to a $20,000 (Paid out as stipends every 90 days)Shifts Available:
DaysEmployment Type:
Full TimeHours:
Self Schedule** If you are a licensed
Registered Nurse
(RN), we're prepared to provide training to suitable candidates for this role. Newly graduated RNs are encouraged to apply.
No experience needed, entry-level
**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, monitoring changes in patients' conditions and responding promptly to any deterioration.Utilize telemetry and other monitoring devices to continuously monitor patients' cardiac rhythms, oxygen saturation levels, blood pressure, and other parameters, recognizing and interpreting 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:Current and valid state RN License.Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.Ventilator management experience preferred.Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.
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