Registered Nurse (RN), Progressive Care Unit, Part-Time Nights

Job overview

The Registered Nurse (RN), Progressive Care Unit role is onsite at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO. It is part-time, 24 hours per week, on nights. Compensation is not specified. The role supports a cardiac medical intermediate unit caring for patients whose needs fall between intensive care and medical-surgical care. The RN uses the nursing process to provide and coordinate care, maintain patient rights and confidentiality, and support the effectiveness of care delivered by other caregivers. The unit cares primarily for cardiac patients and also serves patients with acute respiratory distress, sepsis, and other conditions requiring intermediate-level care.

What you'll do

• Use the nursing process to provide patient care
• maintain accountability for assigned patients
• evaluate care provided by other direct caregivers
• coordinate care with other departments
• protect patient rights and confidentiality
• work within the cardiac medical intermediate unit.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

rn

progressive care unit

pcu

cardiac

step-down care

festus mo

mercy hospital jefferson

part-time

night shift

24 hours per week

bls

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for eligible team members.

Why this role

The unit is a fast-paced step-down setting between intensive care and medical-surgical care. Basic Life Support certification is required or must be completed within 30 days of hire.

About the employer

Mercy is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.