RN Stepdown

Summary

PRN. Minimum of 3 weekend shifts per 6 week period. 2 holidays and 2 hard to fill shifts per year.

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Responsibilities:

* Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.

* Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.

* Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.

* Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

* Required Credential(s):

* Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

* BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

* Licensed Registered Nurse obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

* The Registered Nurse must have an Associates of Applied Science in Nursing (AAS) or RN Diploma at start date. Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

Work Experience:

* One (1) year critical care experience required.

* If no qualified applicants apply, may consider other applicants.