Stepdown Unit Nurse (RN) in Roanoke, VA

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Job Description

Stepdown Registered Nurses play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care to patients transitioning from intensive care to general medical-surgical floors. In this contract role, you will contribute your clinical expertise within a dynamic, supportive healthcare setting dedicated to excellence in patient outcomes.

Key Qualifications and Experience:

• Active and unrestricted RN license.
• Minimum of one year recent experience working in a Stepdown, Progressive Care, or similar acute care unit.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Demonstrated ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Role Responsibilities:

• Monitor complex patient populations, prioritizing care for those requiring close observation and frequent assessments.
• Administer medications, perform interventions, and coordinate care plans for Stepdown patients.
• Respond to changes in patient condition quickly and effectively, initiating appropriate nursing and physician interventions.
• Collaborate with fellow nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, plans of care, and discharges for optimal recovery.
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of nursing assessments, care delivered, and patient progress.

Working in this challenging and rewarding specialty, you will find ample opportunity to contribute meaningfully and further your career in advanced acute care nursing. You'll benefit from an inclusive environment and the recognition your expertise deserves.

If you are a dedicated RN with experience in Stepdown or Progressive Care and are ready to make a difference in a contract setting, take the next step in your professional journey. Submit your application today to be considered for this rewarding nursing role!