Registered Nurse ICU Stepdown

Ascension•Evansville, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves leading the patient's clinical journey by implementing and monitoring personalized care plans that prioritize safety, recovery, and high-quality outcomes. The nurse will coordinate a multidisciplinary team of specialists to ensure every aspect of the patient's treatment is seamless, holistic, and well-communicated. Additionally, the nurse will advocate for patient health by vigilantly monitoring conditions and communicating critical changes to the medical team for immediate, proactive interventions. Empowering patients and their families by assessing discharge needs and coordinating a clear transition plan, ensuring they have the resources required for a successful recovery at home, is also a key aspect of this role.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

At least 1-2 yrs previous ICU stepdown experience in a high acuity setting

Responsibilities

Lead the patient’s clinical journey by implementing and monitoring personalized care plans that prioritize safety, recovery, and high-quality outcomes.
Coordinate a multidisciplinary team of specialists to ensure every aspect of the patient's treatment is seamless, holistic, and well-communicated.
Advocate for patient health by vigilantly monitoring conditions and communicating critical changes to the medical team for immediate, proactive interventions.
Empower patients and their families by assessing discharge needs and coordinating a clear transition plan, ensuring they have the resources required for a successful recovery at home.