PCU RN Job in Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. This is a 12-hour night shift position running from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, working 3 shifts per week with weekend and holiday rotation required. The assignment runs for 89 days, beginning October 19, 2026, with weekly pay of $2,272.

Your Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document findings in accordance with RN scope of practice
• Collect and analyze objective and subjective data; identify patient risk factors and presenting complaints
• Develop and prioritize patient problem lists in collaboration with the inter-professional team
• Determine desired patient outcomes in coordination with the patient, family, and medical plan of care
• Implement patient care therapies and procedures with clinical autonomy within your scope of practice
• Explain procedures, treatments, and processes clearly to patients and families
• Recognize, respond to, and communicate changes in patient condition to the care team
• Conduct and document ongoing assessments following procedures and therapies
• Delegate tasks appropriately and oversee team members in patient care activities
• Identify and address patient educational needs related to their prioritized problems
• Facilitate the discharge process by executing discharge orders and coordinating with Case Management
• Participate actively in unit-based quality improvement initiatives, including monitoring for patient satisfaction, falls, pressure ulcers, and CAUTIs
• Foster a positive group dynamic and healing environment through professional words and actions

You will deliver professional nursing care centered on the patient as a whole person, creating a caring environment focused on healing and wellness. You will also consider each patient's culture, age, and developmental level when designing care actions and interventions.