Progressive Care Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus for New Candidates!

Introduction

Are you seeking the career advancement opportunities you desire as a Progressive Care Nurse? We prioritize what matters most to nurses like you—both in your personal life and professional journey. We are thrilled to present an opportunity for you to join our organization, a leader in healthcare services.

Do you want to work in an environment where your voice is valued? Nurses are essential to our mission of enhancing and caring for human life. Within our organization, there are numerous avenues for nurses to express their opinions through professional practice councils, advisory groups, vital voices surveys, and distinguished units. We learn and grow together as a multi-generational nursing family, collaborating closely with our nurses at our facility!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering direct patient care in accordance with the Registered Nurse Practice Act.

This role involves utilizing therapeutic communication in daily interactions, ensuring a safe and supportive environment, and identifying nursing challenges based on the unique needs of each patient. The Registered Nurse will create personalized care plans while employing an interdisciplinary approach and engaging in performance improvement initiatives. You will provide care that aligns with the hospital's mission and vision.

In the capacity of charge nurse, you will oversee daily operations to guarantee high-quality patient care in a supportive setting. Responsibilities include making staff assignments based on patient needs, acuity, and staff competencies. You will also serve as a role model and clinical resource for your colleagues, responding promptly to inquiries or follow-ups regarding physician, staff, or patient matters.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Assessing, planning, and evaluating patient care needs while executing physician orders.
• Administering prescribed medications, changing dressings, cleaning wounds, and monitoring vital signs.
• Documenting and communicating patient conditions as necessary using computerized systems.
• Instructing and educating patients and their families as part of a multidisciplinary care team.

Qualifications Required:

• Registered Nurse with a degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Current licensure with the Tennessee Board of Nursing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within six months of hire.
• Preferred: One year of clinical nursing experience.

Benefits

Our organization offers a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, life, career, and retirement of our team members. Available plans and programs include:

• Extensive benefits covering medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellness support , including free counseling and referral services.
• Time-off programs for paid leave, family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and other leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement options , featuring a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (depending on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and financial wellness counseling.
• Educational support through tuition assistance, student loan help, certification support, scholarships for dependents, and partnerships with nursing colleges.
• Additional benefits for family planning, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Nurses are vital to healthcare delivery and play a crucial role in patient care. We are committed to providing nurses with the necessary tools and resources to deliver exceptional care, advocate for the profession, and shape the future of nursing.

Facility Overview

Our hospital is a 200+ bed facility serving Southern Kentucky and nearby regions. Recognized by the Joint Commission as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® , we are a national leader in delivering quality healthcare. We are proud to be home to Kentucky's first CardioMEMS HF System and an accredited chest pain center, providing advanced cardiac care for heart failure patients. Additionally, we are a Certified Primary Stroke Center.

If you believe this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations, we encourage you to apply for the Progressive Care Nurse position. All applications will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted by our team. We are eager to interview you—apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.