Job Description

Registered Nurse, Progressive Care at Paris Regional Medical Center summary:

As a Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit, you will provide specialized care to patients requiring close monitoring after surgeries or during chronic illness management. Your role encompasses patient assessment, medical interventions, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to promote optimal outcomes. Committed to fostering community health, you will also educate patients and families on effective disease management and self-care techniques.

Registered Nurse (RN) 

Your experience matters: Paris Regional 

At Paris Regional , we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Department/Unit Summary

A Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nurse specializes in providing care to patients who require close monitoring and frequent assessments but are not in critical condition necessitating intensive care. These patients often include those recovering from surgery, managing chronic illnesses, or stabilizing after acute medical events. ​ 

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Monitoring: Continuously assess and monitor patients with complex medical conditions, such as cardiac, respiratory, and post-surgical cases, ensuring timely detection of any changes in their health status. ​ 
• Medical Interventions: Administer medications, assist with bedside procedures, and utilize advanced technologies like telemetry monitoring to provide comprehensive care. ​ 
• Care Planning: Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans aimed at achieving optimal patient outcomes. ​ 
• Patient Education: Educate patients and their families on disease management, self-care techniques, and post-discharge care to promote long-term health and prevent readmissions. 

How you’ll contribute 

You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing. 

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• sign-on bonus 
• Shift differential 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off 
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage 
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness 
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications and requirements 
Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a associates  degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire. 
• One year of experience preferred
• ASLS certification preferred

About our Health System 
Paris Regional is a 154 bed hospital located in Paris, Texas, and is part of  Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier ® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Paris Regional is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Paris Regional is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Keywords:

Registered Nurse, Progressive Care, patient care, healthcare, nursing, patient monitoring, medical interventions, nurse education, chronic illness, hospital care

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