Job Title Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (IMC/PCU/Stepdown) Location Elizabethtown, KY | Progressive Care Unit Schedule / Job Type Contract | Onsite Key Responsibilities • Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments incorporating culture, age, developmental level, risk factors, and presenting complaint in accordance with RN scope of practice and hospital policies. • Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care using all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice. • Coordinate and provide direct patient care activities including nursing rounds, treatments, and facilitation of admission, transfer, and discharge processes. • Deliver patient and family-centered education, explaining procedures, treatments, and processes while addressing educational needs based on level of comprehension. • Delegate tasks appropriately and monitor accuracy and completeness of care provided by other team members in implementation of the plan of care. • Actively participate in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, CAUTI reduction, and documentation auditing. Required Qualifications • Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kentucky. • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. • Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN or ASN) required. • Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary care team members. • Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety measures. Preferred Experience / Skills • Previous clinical nursing experience. • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). • Proficiency with hospital computer systems and clinical applications. Why Join Us • Opportunity to practice in a progressive care setting with clinical autonomy and a strong focus on evidence-based, patient-centered nursing excellence. • Work within a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment that values professional growth and a healing-focused culture.