Registered Nurse, PCU

Bonus Eligible

Start here, grow here, stay here.

The Progressive Care (2N) inpatient unit is located on the 2 nd floor of Goshen Hospital. This is a 35 bed step down unit with a patient population primarily with a cardiac diagnosis. This unit houses post-cardiac catheterization, arrhythmias, acute and chronic conditions that meet step-down admission criteria. Our target RN to Patient ratio for our step-down units is 1:3.

Practices consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Goshen Health.

Excellent communication skills and teamwork are essential as the nurse collaborates with a broad spectrum of providers, including family practice, hospitalist, cardiologist, oncologist, and ancillary units to achieve excellent patient outcomes.

Progressive Care Nurses are required to obtain and maintain competencies in ACLS, and BLS. Certification is promoted and encouraged. Recognition is given to those who maintain their certification through our clinical ladder.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Colleagues hired with an associate degree must enter a BSN program within 12 months of hire and earn their BSN from a NLN or CCNE accredited program within 5 years of beginning their BSN degree.

Effective February 2021, Colleagues hired with an associate degree and 10 or more years of nursing experience may be exempt from entering into a BSN program.

• Valid Indiana Registered Nurse license is required. American Heart Association CPR certification.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, assist with lifting 100 pounds. Lifting requirement may be heavier for specified departments.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills

Why Goshen?

• Compensation: Welcome and relocation bonuses offered, student loan repayment, tuition assistance for continuing education
• Benefits : Health benefits, paid time off & child care reimbursement
• Education: Clinical onboarding and orientation, Newly licensed nurse residency program
• Professional Development: Specialty certification bonus, ongoing in-services and leadership development
• Recognition: Magnet designation for the first time in 2004 and achieved re-designation in 2009, 2014 and 2019.
• Culture: Unique TUL (The Uncommon Leader) culture and nursing professional governance structure empower nurses at Goshen to lead change and advance practice.