Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (IMC/PCU/Stepdown)

Location

New Albany, IN

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments incorporating culture, age, developmental level, risk factors, and presenting complaint in accordance with RN scope of practice and hospital policies
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care using all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice
• Coordinate and provide direct patient care activities including nursing rounds, treatments, and facilitation of admission, transfer, and discharge processes
• Deliver patient and family-centered education, explaining procedures, treatments, and processes while addressing educational needs based on level of comprehension
• Delegate tasks appropriately and monitor accuracy and completeness of care provided by other team members in support of the plan of care
• Actively participate in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, CAUTI reduction, and documentation auditing

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN or ASN) required
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary care team members
• Proficiency or ability to be trained in applicable computer systems and clinical applications

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous clinical nursing experience in a progressive care, step-down, or similar acute care setting
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to practice in a collaborative, patient-centered environment that values nursing excellence, evidence-based practice, and holistic care
• Work within a supportive interdisciplinary team that promotes a positive group dynamic and a healing-focused culture