Step Down Unit

·A 20 bed unit average daily census of 18

·STEMI, NSTEMI, CHF, Drug Load, Post Pacer/device, post vascular procedures, IMCU/SD patients

·Average length of stay 2-4 days

·This unit has high staff and physician satisfaction scores

·We have a highly engaged team

·Our team has a very involved Unit Governance Committee

·We have a CHF Navigator/Resource Nurse

Sign on Bonus: $8,000

Position Summary

Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.

Essential Functions

• Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care.
• Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
• Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
• Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.
• Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.

Required For All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.