What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Step Down Unit position at TotalMed?
Description:
As a Step Down Unit Registered Nurse, you'll provide specialized care for patients transitioning from critical care. Responsibilities include assessing, monitoring, and treating Step Down Unit Registered Nurse patients, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and ensuring optimal outcomes in the Step Down Unit Registered Nurse setting.
Qualifications
Current RN license, BLS (Other Certifications as required by facility), Two years of recent Step Down experience, Strong communication and adaptability skills.
Responsibilities
Provide specialized nursing care to patients transitioning from intensive care to general medical-surgical units., Monitor and assess patients' vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and respiratory status in the step-down unit., Administer medications, perform procedures, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care., Educate patients and families on post-intensive care recovery, medication management, and self-care techniques., Communicate effectively with healthcare team members to facilitate patient progress and optimize outcomes in the step-down unit.
Salary : $2,461