Intermediate Care Registered Nurse

Azza HealthCare Agency; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking an experienced registered nurse for intermediate/step-down care to monitor and support patients requiring higher levels of monitoring. You will perform ongoing assessments and coordinate with care teams to promote recovery in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting care, and educating patients and families. You will thrive in dynamic settings, delivering safe, patient-centered care with strong clinical

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure and experience in intermediate/step-down or similar settings.
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and bedside assessment skills.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic environments and manage multiple patient needs.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and documentation skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient condition continuously and perform frequent assessments.
• Administer medications and treatments per clinical protocols.
• Coordinate care with physicians, ICU/ward teams, and other members of the care staff.
• Identify changes in patient status and escalate concerns promptly.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Provide compassionate patient and family education and support.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Bedside assessment

Communication

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Provide high-quality nursing care for patients who require a higher level of monitoring than the general ward but do not meet ICU criteria. Deliver continuous assessment, intervention, and support to promote recovery in a fast-paced, evolving clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor patient condition continuously and perform frequent assessments.
• Administer medications and treatments per clinical protocols.
• Coordinate care with physicians, ICU/ward teams, and other members of the care staff.
• Identify changes in patient status and escalates concerns promptly.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Provide compassionate patient and family education and support.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure and experience in intermediate/step-down or similar settings.
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and bedside assessment skills.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic environments and manage multiple patient needs.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and documentation skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and safety.