Progressive Pulmonary Care Nurse (Full-Time, Night Shift)

About the role

The Registered Nurse provides high-quality, patient-centered care in a specialized pulmonary progressive care unit, managing acute medical conditions such as lung transplants, pulmonary hypertension, ventilator weaning, and medication management. Collaborating closely with physicians and a multidisciplinary team, nurses develop and implement individualized care plans, assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, and educate patients and families on disease management and post-treatment care.

Responsibilities

• Promote a healing environment through patient and family education.
• Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory activities, and engage in professional development.
• Assess patient needs and develop care plans aligned with standards of nursing practice.
• Communicate effectively across care teams to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain safety and adhere to protocols in a safety-sensitive position.

Qualifications & Skills

• Required: Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree, RN license.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of experience.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus
• Full benefits from first day
• Tuition assistance
• 401K with match
• Opportunities for career advancement through a nurse career ladder
• Unit supports advanced training and multidisciplinary collaboration for optimal patient care