New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Step Down Unit - Springfield Regional Medical Center
About The Position
The New Grad Progressive Care (Step Down) Registered Nurse position at Springfield Regional Medical Center delivers nursing care to patients in a step-down setting, serving as a connection between medical-surgical and intensive care units. The RN assesses patient status, prioritizes problems and needs, develops and carries out care plans, and works to improve patient outcomes while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment. The nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team; conducts initial and ongoing assessments; analyzes findings; plans and implements care; and evaluates treatment effectiveness. The RN coordinates care across hospital departments, advocates for patient safety through quality improvement, and administers medications in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies. The schedule is 36 hours per week on the night shift.
Requirements
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse or RN applicant.
- BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support; certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care, and ACLS is required within six months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- BLS or ACLS certification at hire.
- Previous experience as an LPN or Patient Care Technician/CNA.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient status using strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Serve as the service line between medical-surgical and intensive care units.
- Determine the priority of patients’ problems and needs.
- Develop and perform patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes.
- Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, analyze assessment data, create a plan of care, implement treatment, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
- Serve as a point of contact for patients’ care coordination throughout hospital departments.
- Advocate for patient safety by participating in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
- Administer medications safely and in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
