Registered Nurse- Progressive Care Unit

Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to provide safe, effective, and patient-centered care while maintaining professional accountability for assigned patients. The RN evaluates the effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers and coordinates patient care collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams. This position upholds patient rights, maintains confidentiality, and performs all duties in alignment with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

The PCU is a unit that provides care to patients age 18 and older who require a higher level of care and surveillance than a general med/surg floor but do not require critical care in an intensive care unit. The PCU patient population at any given time is a cross sample of the hospital census, just to a slightly more acute degree.

Broad scope is needed for those working in the PCU as they care for all systems from neuro to cardiac to GI and beyond. Nursing assessment and reassessment occurs every 2 to 4 hours. Clinically, patients may present with a variety of medical needs including: new onset asymptomatic dysrhythmia responding to treatment; hypertensive or hypotensive urgency; hemodynamically stable myocardial infarction;

stable neurological deficits; confusion, agitation, or substance withdrawal; respiratory distress or evidence of compromised gas exchange when hemodynamically stable and responding to treatment; maintenance/initiation of BIPAP/CPAP or high flow oxygen therapy when further deterioration is unlikely after initiation.

Unit specific certifications required include ACLS, basic dysrhythmia interpretation, NIHSS, and ASLS. These classes are offered through Mercy and should be completed within 90 days from hire.

• Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (associate’s degree, diploma, or BSN).
• Licensure: Personally responsible for obtaining and maintaining a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure, and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.
• Experience: Seeking experienced nurses.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire. One or more of the following certifications may be required based on the position/unit or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe:
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • PHON (Certified Pediatric/Hematology/Oncology Nurses)
  • OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • PEARS (Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization)
  • S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, And Emotional Support) Six Assessment & Care Modules
  • CEFM (Fetal Monitor Certification)
  • Other unit‑specific certifications as required
• Physical Requirements: Ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis. Requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift. Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support (including RN to BSN assistance), and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.