Registered Nurse Stepdown Progressive Care

About the role

Manage complex patient recovery journeys by continuously monitoring physiological changes and adapting care plans to ensure safety during the critical transition toward healing.

Advocate for patient needs by serving as the central coordinator between physicians, therapists, and specialists, ensuring a unified and high-quality approach to treatment.

Execute clinical orders with precision and foresight, translating medical instructions into compassionate, hands-on care for patients with high-acuity needs.

Facilitate a confident transition home by assessing discharge readiness and collaborating with the healthcare team to provide patients and families with the tools they need for a successful recovery.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex patient recovery journeys by continuously monitoring physiological changes and adapting care plans to ensure safety during the critical transition toward healing.
• Advocate for patient needs by serving as the central coordinator between physicians, therapists, and specialists, ensuring a unified and high-quality approach to treatment.
• Execute clinical orders with precision and foresight, translating medical instructions into compassionate, hands-on care for patients with high-acuity needs.
• Facilitate a confident transition home by assessing discharge readiness and collaborating with the healthcare team to provide patients and families with the tools they need for a successful recovery.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Education: Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant clinical experience preferred.
• Experience working with high-acuity patients.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Effective problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR).

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options.

Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance.

Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.

Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning.

Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources.

Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits.

Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more.

Pay

Salary range: $XX.XX - $XXX.XX per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Nights | Full Time | Weekend Option | Friday, Saturday and one weeknight | 6:00pm - 6:30am

Life at Ascension

Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Life at Ascension includes comprehensive health coverage, financial security & retirement, time to recharge, career growth, emotional well-being, family support, and other benefits.