What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Cardiac Stepdown position at Aura Health?
Role: Registered Nurse in a Cardiac Stepdown unit
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Provide high-acuity care to cardiac and post-surgical patients transitioning from ICU support
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and continuous cardiac monitoring
- Administer medications and IV therapies in a timely manner
- Respond quickly to changes in patient condition
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members
- Educate patients and families on cardiac care and recovery
- Document all care accurately in the EHR
- Registered Nurse licensure
- Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
- Ability to manage high-acuity cases and respond rapidly
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Commitment to patient education and safety