Cardiac Stepdown RN

Riverview Regional Medical Center•Gadsden, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Step-Down RN, also referred to as a Step-Down Unit RN, assists the Director in the daily operation of the assigned unit or department. The role specializes in caring for patients recovering from cardiac procedures, surgeries, or events such as heart attacks, providing an intermediate level of care between the ICU and the general medical-surgical floor. The position is at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, Alabama, on the DOU, with a night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Employment is per diem.

Requirements

Current, valid state Registered Nurse license.
Current American Heart Association BLS certificate upon hire and maintenance of current certification.
At least one full year of experience as a Registered Nurse.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Critical Care Course.
Current American Heart Association ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintenance of current certification.
At least one year of experience as a staff RN in an acute care hospital; critical care experience preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Communicate unanticipated patient care events and risk management activities to the Director and/or House Supervisor.
Use nursing personnel effectively, assisting with scheduling, staffing, and assignments.
Direct, supervise, and evaluate staff, and provide staff education as needed.
Assist with staff performance evaluations, progressive discipline, and related human resources activities as needed.
Assess the availability of supplies and equipment, ensure proper use and functionality, and assist with daily maintenance of par levels.
Collaborate with other department managers and supervisors to coordinate patient services, improve patient flow, and support efficient admission, discharge, and transfer processes.
Consistently assess patient care delivery and the quality of care and documentation.
Direct staff to make immediate changes to the plan of care when appropriate to support patient safety and regulatory and organizational requirements; notify the appropriate leaders or medical staff through the chain of command.
Interview patients and families on admission and during rounds to support positive experiences, orient them to the unit, and explain how to access services or the charge nurse.
Perform direct patient care within scope of practice and clinical competency when needed to support patient safety and patient-to-nurse ratios; document when temporarily relieved of Charge Nurse duties.