RN - Stepdown Nurse - Days

About the Role

The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care during hospital stays, assessing, managing, and coordinating patient treatment with a patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough patient assessments.
• Develops and evaluates individualized care plans.
• Administers medications and monitors patient status.
• Collaborates with healthcare team members to coordinate care.
• Provides patient and family education.
• Ensures safety and infection control.
• Documents care accurately and comprehensively.
• Delivers specialized care for high-risk patients.
• Manages restraints and pain effectively.
• Recognizes and reports signs of abuse.
• Maintains professionalism and promotes a respectful environment.
• Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Provides age-appropriate care.
• Ensures service excellence in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Key Duties

• Perform patient assessments.
• Develop and modify care plans.
• Implement nursing interventions.
• Document care provided.
• Educate patients and families.
• Ensure patient safety and infection control.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Uphold professional standards.

Requirements

• Valid RN license in the applicable state.
• BLS certification.

Skills

• Technical proficiency in nursing care.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Adaptability in a dynamic healthcare environment.
• Adherence to safety and infection control standards.