Registered Nurse - Stepdown

About the Role

Provides direct nursing care in settings where patients require complex assessments and intervention, in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Responsibilities

• Obtains comprehensive data pertinent to the patient from the patient, family, and other healthcare providers to develop a holistic picture of the patient’s needs or condition.
• Analyzes and synthesizes data from the assessment in determining diagnosis or conditions relevant to care.
• Identifies optimal outcomes for the patient in collaboration with the patient, family, and interprofessional team.
• Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain outcomes, using clinical judgement in collaboration with patient, family, and interprofessional care team.
• Implements the plan, employing strategies to promote and maintain a safe environment, coordinates implementation with patient, family, and interprofessional team.
• Evaluates processes and progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes.
• Contributes to the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, evaluates their own practice, and maintains current knowledge and competence.
• Communicates effectively in all areas of practice, collaborates with patient, family, and interprofessional team.
• Uses clinical inquiry and integrates best evidence into practice.
• Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to critical care nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.
• No prior experience required.

Qualifications

Required professional license and/or certifications by state of work location:

• Illinois:
  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
  • One of the following:
    • Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
    • Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
    • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)
    • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
    • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
    • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
• Missouri:
  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration or Registered Nurse (RN) issued by Compact State
  • One of the following:
    • Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
    • Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
    • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)
    • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
    • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
    • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
• Oklahoma:
  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Registered Nurse (RN) issued by Compact State or Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
  • One of the following:
    • Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
    • Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
    • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)
    • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
    • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
    • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
• Wisconsin:
  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Registered Nurse (RN) issued by Compact State or Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
  • One of the following:
    • Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
    • Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
    • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)
    • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
    • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
    • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching, and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping, and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling and running.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus eligibility (inquire with recruiter).
• Competitive, affordable health insurance options, including:
  • Daily pay access (fees may apply).
  • Up to $5,250 in tuition coverage per year.
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave.
  • Adoption assistance.
  • Various wellness plans.
• Retirement benefits, including employer matching plans.
• Long- and short-term disability coverage.
• Employee assistance programs (EAP).
• Paid parental leave: one week of paid leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Schedule

• Day Shift.
• Scheduled weekly hours: 36.
• Department: CV Intermediate Care.