Pulmonary Progressive Care Unit RN

Join BJC HealthCare as a Pulmonary Progressive Care Unit RN providing high-acuity care to adults with complex pulmonary and medical needs. Assess and monitor patients, administer medications and therapies, manage advanced equipment, and coordinate interdisciplinary care. Collaborate with physicians and respiratory therapists, educate patients and families, and support safe transitions of care. Benefit from a mission-driven, research-connected system that offers robust training, clinical growth, inclusive teams, and strong benefits while advancing community health in the St. Louis region.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to pulmonary progressive care patients, including assessment, monitoring, and documentation
• Administer medications, therapies, and respiratory treatments per provider orders and protocols
• Monitor telemetry, respiratory status, and clinical changes, escalating concerns promptly
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other team members to develop and implement care plans
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, treatments, and self-care after discharge
• Ensure safe transitions of care, including handoffs and discharge planning
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation and adhere to quality, safety, and infection control standards
• Participate in continual learning, unit-based initiatives, and evidence-based practice improvements

Required Skills

• Progressive care nursing
• Pulmonary patient assessment
• Telemetry monitoring
• Ventilator and respiratory support management
• IV medication administration
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation
• Care planning and coordination
• Patient and family education
• Clinical triage and escalation
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration