Registered Nurse – Medical Step Down
About The Position
Heartline Staffing, strategic talent partners with Purple Cow Recruiting, connects experienced healthcare professionals with permanent opportunities nationwide through a clinician-led, transparent recruiting approach. Heartline Staffing is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Medical Step Down unit supporting adult medical patients requiring closer monitoring and higher-acuity nursing care. This role provides the opportunity to care for complex medical patients while working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team focused on safety, quality outcomes, and compassionate care. The Registered Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering individualized patient care using the nursing process. Duties include performing age-appropriate assessments, developing and revising interdisciplinary plans of care, administering treatments and medications, and documenting care accurately within electronic medical record systems. Nurses utilize critical thinking, delegation, and communication skills to ensure effective patient-centered care.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing or approved nursing program eligible for Virginia licensure
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia or eligibility to obtain Virginia licensure
- CPR certification required
- Ability to obtain ACLS, PALS, or NRP certifications as required
- Computer proficiency required for electronic medical record documentation
- Successful completion of orientation and competency requirements
- Ability to meet essential job functions
Responsibilities
- Coordinating and delivering individualized patient care using the nursing process
- Performing age-appropriate assessments
- Developing and revising interdisciplinary plans of care
- Administering treatments and medications
- Documenting care accurately within electronic medical record systems
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
