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Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit

  • Delaware, Newark

  • 12/31/2025

  • Contract

  • Active

Job Description:

  • Job Summary  
    1. The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) provides specialized nursing care to patients requiring close monitoring and advanced medical interventions. This role involves assessing patient conditions, administering treatments, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and quality care.

    Key Responsibilities
    1. Deliver direct patient care in accordance with established nursing standards and protocols.
    2. Monitor patients’ vital signs and clinical status, recognizing and responding to changes promptly.
    3. Administer medications, treatments, and procedures as prescribed by physicians.
    4. Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
    5. Educate patients and families on treatment plans, recovery processes, and health management.
    6. Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in electronic medical records.
    7. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
    8. Provide compassionate care while maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality.

    Required Qualifications
    1. Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
    2. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
    3. Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
    4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    5. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
    6. Must have at least 2 years of recent experience in the specialty within the past 2 years.

    Preferred Qualifications (if any)
    1. Prior experience in Progressive Care, Step-Down, or Intensive Care Units.
    2. Advanced training in cardiac monitoring and critical care procedures.
    3. Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.

    Certifications (if any)
    1. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required).
    2. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (required).
    3. Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification (preferred).

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