Registered Nurse (RN) - Pulmonary Stepdown - Maryview Medical Center - PRN
About The Position
The Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse position at Maryview Medical Center delivers nursing care to patients in a progressive-care setting, serving as a link between Med-Surg and ICU units. The nurse assesses patient status, prioritizes problems and needs, develops and carries out care plans to improve outcomes, and ensures a safe, therapeutic environment. The role works with an interdisciplinary care team and coordinates patient care throughout hospital departments. It includes assessing patients, analyzing assessment data, planning and implementing treatment, evaluating treatment effectiveness, advocating for patient safety through ongoing quality improvement, and administering medications in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
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 must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS is required within 6 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred, not required).
- BLS or ACLS certification preferred at hire.
- 6 months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient status using organizational and leadership skills.
- Serve as the service line between Med-Surg and ICU 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 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 the State of Practice 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. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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