RN - ICU Stepdown

Cleveland Clinic • Slaton, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN - ICU Stepdown provides nursing care to higher-acuity pulmonology and cardiac patients in Mercy Hospital’s 10M Intensive Care Unit and Stepdown Unit. Patients may require telemonitoring or hardwire monitoring and may have tracheostomies, ventilators, or non-titrated IV drips. The nurse interacts directly with patients and families, supports their experience, and provides healthcare education as needed. The position also offers access to professional development resources, including further education and online and in-person courses.

This position works nights from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, including rotating weekends and holidays. It is eligible for a $5-per-hour shift differential.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (Diploma, ADN, or BSN program).
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
• One year of current acute care RN experience; military RN experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care.
• Implement, monitor, evaluate, update, and revise patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, document, and communicate patients’ conditions.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge needs.
• Educate patients and their families.
• Maintain professional growth and development through ongoing formal and informal education and clinical nursing study.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Benefits

• RN Loan Repayment program.
• Tuition Reimbursement program.
• Relocation assistance may be available to eligible relocating caregivers.
• $5-per-hour shift differential.
• Professional development resources, including further education and online and in-person courses.
• Caregiver safety resources through the Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree