RN Stepdown Full Time Night Shift

ScionHealth•Logan, WV

42d•Onsite

About The Position

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary Under the direction of the nurse manager, the registered nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for a defined group of patients in the stepdown unit. The RN coordinates care delivery to achieve optimal patient outcomes and supports the patient and family through the care continuum.

Requirements

Exhibits critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a high-stress environment
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills
Maintains a professional and cooperative working relationship with patients, families, and the healthcare team
Adheres to standards of care, policies, procedures, and ethical practices
Works scheduled shifts as required and maintains compliance with orientation and mandatory education
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Requires standing and walking for extended periods
Must perform repetitive tasks and respond quickly to emergency situations
Completion of an accredited program for Registered Nursing. Required
Current state license as a Registered Nurse
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); other certifications within time frame required by facility policy

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing
One (1) year of nursing experience

Responsibilities

Collects, records, and analyzes patient conditions and provides care in accordance with patient needs
Performs nursing interventions and monitoring, documenting and communicating condition changes to the healthcare team
Educates patients and families; promotes physical and emotional well-being
Provides discharge planning and patient/family teaching
Delegates tasks to licensed and unlicensed personnel in accordance with scope of practice
Maintains clinical competence in stepdown nursing practices
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality patient outcomes
Participates in quality improvement and regulatory compliance efforts