What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Stepdown Unit position at Vetted Solutions?
Pulmonary Stepdown Registered Nurse provides high-quality, patient-centered care for adults with complex respiratory needs transitioning from critical care.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor telemetry and patient respiratory status to detect changes early.
- Administer medications and deliver respiratory treatments according to care plans.
- Coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team to support safe transitions.
- Educate patients and families on treatments, monitoring, and self-care.
- Deliver compassionate, respectful care that aligns with unit and hospital standards.
- Current RN licensure and ability to manage stepdown-level acuity.
- Strong clinical assessment skills with proficiency in telemetry and respiratory monitoring.
- Medication administration skills and accurate documentation.
- Effective communication and teamwork with interdisciplinary staff and families.
- Ability to educate patients and support informed decision-making.