Registered Nurse Step Down

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in the Step Down unit provides skilled nursing care to patients requiring intermediate care between intensive care and general medical-surgical units. This role involves patient assessment, medication administration, treatment planning, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes. The nurse is expected to manage a patient ratio of 1:4, support unit operations, and adhere to hospital policies including uniform and documentation standards.

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to step down patients, including assessments, medication administration, and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with EPIC hardstop requirements.
• Float between units as needed to support staffing and patient care demands.
• Adhere to hospital dress code and professional standards for licensed nursing personnel.
• Support patient safety and quality initiatives within the unit.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience, preferably in acute care settings.
• Proficiency in clinical assessment, medication administration, and treatment planning.
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system or similar.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a patient ratio of 1:4 in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field preferred.

• Experience working in step down, telemetry, or progressive care units.
• Previous float experience between different hospital units.
• Additional certifications such as ACLS or specialty nursing certifications.

• This is a short-term contract position from 11/1 to 12/13 with potential for extension prior to holidays.
• On-call is not required.
• Every other weekend work is required.
• Dress code requires solid navy blue uniforms or scrubs for licensed nursing staff.
• Patient care ratio expected is 1 nurse to 4 patients.
• Free parking is available in designated employee/visitor lots.

• Shift schedules include weekend work every other weekend.
• Block scheduling is not required.
• 48-hour work weeks are approved.
• Shift assignments may vary with floating between units.