What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - ICU Step-Down position at Northshore Home Health Care?
Role: Registered Nurse in ICU Step Down unit
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Assess patient conditions and monitor ongoing status
- Administer medications and titrate drips according to protocols
- Monitor telemetry and interpret clinical data
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
- Educate patients and families about care plans
- Maintain accurate documentation and uphold safety standards
- Support infection control procedures
- Precept and mentor newer nursing staff
- Contribute to a compassionate, team-oriented, and learning-focused environment
- Current valid Registered Nurse license
- Experience or knowledge in high-acuity, step-down care settings
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Commitment to patient education and safety standards