Registered Nurse (RN) - Pulmonary Stepdown - Maryview Medical Center
About The Position
The Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse position at Maryview Medical Center delivers nursing care to patients in a pulmonary/telemetry/stepdown department. The RN assesses patient status, prioritizes patient problems and needs, develops and carries out care plans to improve outcomes, and helps ensure a safe and therapeutic environment. The role serves as a service line between Med-Surg and ICU units and coordinates care across hospital departments. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team; conducts initial and ongoing assessments; analyzes assessment data; plans, implements, and evaluates treatment; and administers medications according to applicable state practice requirements and organizational policies. The nurse also advocates for patient safety through ongoing departmental quality improvement and performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- At least 1 year of RN experience.
- BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from an approved source before providing direct patient care; ACLS is required within 6 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred, not required).
- 6 months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred).
- BLS or ACLS certification preferred at hire.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments; analyze assessment data; create and implement plans of care; 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 in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Assess patient status, prioritize patient problems and needs, and develop and perform care plans to enhance outcomes.
- Help maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
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.
- Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
