The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care to patients in the Progressive Care Unit utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary care teams to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while adhering to organizational policies, procedures, and professional nursing standards.
In this critical care environment, the RN manages complex patient conditions, monitors changes in patient status, and supports rapid clinical decision-making to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Talent Pipeline Disclaimer
This posting is intended to build a candidate pipeline for current and future Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse opportunities. Submission of an application does not guarantee immediate employment or an active opening. Qualified candidates may be contacted by a recruiter as positions become available that align with their experience, certifications, and career interests.
As a PCU RN, you will:
- Assess, identify, and prioritize patient and family care needs.
- Develop, communicate, and coordinate individualized plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Safely administer medications, treatments, and advanced nursing interventions.
- Continuously assess and monitor critically ill patients, recognizing and responding to changes in condition.
- Communicate significant clinical findings and concerns to appropriate care team members to support timely decision-making.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation within the electronic medical record.
- Ensure compliance with patient safety standards, identification protocols, and risk-reduction practices.
- Provide compassionate support and education to patients and their families during hospitalization.
- Foster positive working relationships and contribute to departmental and organizational goals.
- Maintain required licensure, certifications, competencies, and continuing education requirements.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and evidence-based nursing practice initiatives.
Education
Required:
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or
- Nursing Diploma/Certificate Program
Preferred:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Licensure
Required:
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Florida or eligible Compact State licensure
Certifications
Required Upon Hire:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification
Skills & Competencies
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Strong critical care nursing knowledge and clinical judgment
- Ability to prioritize and manage complex patient care needs
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Knowledge of patient monitoring and assessment techniques
- Commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes
- Basic computer and electronic medical record proficiency
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Compassionate approach to caring for critically ill patients and supporting their families
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to care for patients during their most critical healthcare needs
- Collaborative and highly skilled critical care team environment
- Professional development and specialty nursing growth opportunities
- Commitment to clinical excellence, quality, and patient safety
- Career advancement opportunities within a leading healthcare organization
- Comprehensive orientation and ongoing education programs