Progressive Care Unit RN

Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit Battle Creek/Kalamazoo. The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care, develops and evaluates individualized care plans, and supports safe, high-quality outcomes. The role also supervises nursing support personnel, coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, and contributes to patient education and discharge planning.

Job Details

Day shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 48 hours per week. Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the first shift. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required before the first shift for applicable assignments.

Two years of bedside clinical experience highly desired. Additional Information: Performs nursing assessments and develops individualized plans of care. Provides direct patient care using the nursing process.

Documents assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly. Participates in patient rehabilitation programming and interdisciplinary care conferences. Initiates discharge planning and patient or family education from admission.

Communicates changes in patient status to the appropriate care team members. Provides direction, training, supervision, and appropriate delegation to ancillary nursing personnel. Promotes patient and employee safety and follows applicable nursing policies and procedures.

Assumes charge responsibilities following the orientation period when requested. Pursues professional development through continuing education and self-study. Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits