Acute Care (RN)- STEP-DOWN

Acute Care (RN)- STEP-DOWN, 

Tridant Solutions Inc. is currently looking for a Registered Nurse- Definitive Step-Down Unit to service in the Fullerton, California area.

If work ethic, delivering results, and overcoming challenges are meaningful to you, then Tridant Solutions Inc. is your firm! 

Tridant Solutions Inc. is a professional services firm; we are a woman-owned SBA 8(a) small business poised for continued growth. By combining service excellence with operational responsiveness, we have become a fast-growth award-winning organization (INC 5000 awardee for 3 years in a row). Our clients look to us to provide their clinical staffing requirements.   

 Review our website (www.tridantsolutions.com) to learn about the types of services we provide for our client base, career opportunities, and exciting programs.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Acute Care Step-down nursing is a career where trained medical professionals work with patients transitioning out of ICU but who typically require more care and attention than patients on a hospital's general floors. In other cases, ill patients on med-surg floors may need more medical attention and be transferred to step-down care. Step-down nurses treat patients experiencing many kinds of ailments, including cardio, neuro, surgical and emergency room (ER) patients, as well as those with chronic illnesses. Because of this, step-down nurses must be well-versed in medical knowledge and personable patient care.

DUTIES

• Checking patients' health status daily and making note of any changes or concerns.
• Caring for multiple patients throughout the same shift, often varying in age and condition.
• Monitoring patients with life-saving medical equipment such as IVs, catheters, feeding tubes, and ventilators.
• Responding to "code blue" alerts and other urgent situations.
• Providing a comfortable and secure environment for the patient while acting as their advocate.
• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response, and record care plans accordingly.
• Work with EKG monitor technicians to evaluate and interpret EKG strips.
• Interpret laboratory results and cardiac tests, and proactively educate patients in health promotion and disease prevention.
• Initiate intravenous therapy, administer medications, and provide care for post-operative open-heart patients and post-cardiac catheter patients.
• Maintain responsibility for the clinical activities of all nurses caring for patients assigned and prepare annual evaluations on all nurses assigned.
• And other duties as required. 

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) certification
• A valid nursing certificate, BSN, or MSN degree from an accredited college or university.
• A valid unencumbered RN license for the State of California.
• The appropriate license to work in their state/county.
• BLS certification.
• Must have at least 12 months of relevant consecutive acute care experience in this specialty.
• Preferred 12 months of RN-Step-Down Unit experience. 
• Current vaccinations and health clearance certification.
• Excellent knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Must have previous experience with starting IVs.
• High-level interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with patients during stressful experiences.
• Strong organizational abilities and good communication skills
• Fluent in English.

WORK LOCATION

• Fullerton California Area

HOURS OF OPERATION

• Full-Time: Shifts may vary*  

COMPENSATION

• $90,000-145,000 Annually

BENEFITS 

• Employees who are eligible to participate in the company benefits program will receive access to all benefits which you are entitled to by law and or the company policy.
     

EEOC Statement

Tridant Solutions is an equal opportunity employer for all employees and applicants; we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where differences are valued and respected for the benefit of our team, our services, and our diverse communities. Part of our mission is to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative-action employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and intersectional individuals are encouraged to apply.