RN - Progressive Care
Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: April 1, 2025
Job Description:
Overview: Presbyterian is seeking a skilled Progressive Care
Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of
acute care patients in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
-As a Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), you will
play a crucial role in the care and recovery of patients who are
transitioning from intensive care but still require close
monitoring and specialized care. You will work in a dynamic,
fast-paced environment where your clinical expertise and
compassionate care will make a significant impact on patients'
lives. -Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified
candidates. -How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.---
Educational and career development options, including tuition and
certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities---
Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to
quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)---
Shift differentials for nights and weekends--- Differentials for
higher education, certifications and various lead roles---
Malpractice liability insurance--- Loan forgiveness through the New
Mexico Higher Education Department --- EPIC electronic charting
system - - - -Where you'll work:Presbyterian Hospital is PHS's
flagship hospital - located in the heart of Albuquerque. As a
not-for-profit acute care facility, Presbyterian Hospital is
dedicated to the care of its patients and community. Presbyterian
Hospital offers a wide range of specialized care - including heart
health, women's health, children's health and neuroscience care.
-The new Progressive Care tower at Presbyterian Hospital
features:
11 stories and 335,000 square
feetHealing gardens and tranquil indoor spaces - including several
green spaces where staff, patients and their families can rest
their minds and refresh.Strategically designed, decentralized
nurse's stations that facilitate provider collaboration and access
to patient roomsSpacious, private wellness rooms for breastfeeding
employeesAn employee gym with brand-new fitness equipment -Work
schedule:0.9 FTE (36 hours/week)Day Shift and Night Shift
Available12-hour Nights, 7:00pm - 7:00am12-hour Days, 7:00am -
7:00pmNon-Exempt -More about our Progressive Care (Step Down)
Units: -Acute Medical Step-Down:
- The Acute Medical Step-Down unit at Presbyterian Hospital
provides care for high acuity patients within a culture that
promotes teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect.Cardiac
Step-Down:
- Cardiac ICU Step Down is comprised of 2 units totaling 50 beds.
This unit provides patient-focused, specialized care to patients
requiring telemetry monitoring for various Cardiovascular
disorders, including Cardiac arrhythmias and heart failure.
Patients recovering from myocardial infarction, coronary
intervention, and electrophysiology procedures are also cared for
on this unit.
- The Cardiac Progressive Units provide quality care through a
collaborative, interdisciplinary approach. We strive to provide the
best professional patient care during our patients' stay, followed
by personalized discharge planning to meet outpatient needs. -Neuro
Step-Down Units:
- The Neuro Step Down Unit is a dedicated team of high-performing
nurses providing exceptional patient care within the 29-bed
unit.
- This unit is highly specialized neurology Step-Down, dedicated
to the special care required for patients who are recovering from
neurosurgery, or neurological injuries - to include psych patients.
Joint Commission-Accredited Primary Step-Down. - -How you thrive
matters here. As a Registered Nurse at Presbyterian, you'll be
eligible for:
- Night and weekend differentials
- Education differentials ($2.00/hour for BSN; $4.00/hour for
MSN)
- Sign-on bonus for qualifying candidates
- Relocation assistance for qualifying candidates -
Qualifications: --- Associate Degree in Nursing--- State of New
Mexico or Compact State Nursing License--- BLS certification
REQUIRED at time of hire - Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care to a diverse patient population in
the Progressive Care Unit.
- Monitor and assess patients' vital signs, condition, and
responses to treatment.
- Administer medications, treatments, and interventions as
prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and
implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educate patients and their families about their conditions,
treatments, and post-discharge care.
- Document patient care activities accurately and thoroughly in
electronic health records (EHR).
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and
staff.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to
established clinical protocols and standards. Benefits: We're all
about well-being, starting with yours.Presbyterian employees have
access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including
free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and
classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges
and more. - -About Presbyterian Healthcare ServicesPresbyterian
exists to improve the health of patients, members and the
communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit
healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health
plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New
Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with
nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and
nearly 3,500 nurses.Our health plan serves more than 640,000
members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid
(Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
-AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer
with smoke free campuses. Maximum Offer for this position is up to:
USD $51.00/Hr. Compensation Disclaimer: The compensation range for
this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but
not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other
business and organizational needs.
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