Step Down Nurse

About the role

As the nation’s largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we’re honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care for which they can practice. More than 80% of our hospitals earn an A or B Leapfrog safety grade, rank in the top 5% nationally for patient outcomes through Health Grades, or are recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments, diagnosis, care plan, and implementation of treatment for all assigned patients
• Perform initial triage evaluation and assign acuity level to patients
• Administer treatments, medications, and procedures within scope of practice
• Participate in coordination of care with management staff, team leader, physicians, department staff and ancillary services
• Be responsible for delegation of duties to technical support staff maintaining accountability of delegation

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing
• Licensure: Current KY RN or Compact State License in state of residence
• BLS obtained within 90 days of employment
• 1 Year of RN Experience Required
• Step Down or ICU experience preferred

Benefits

Frankfort Regional Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services; Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services; Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence; Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling; Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing; Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts. Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.