Part Time - Stepdown Registered Nurse

Provident Behavioral Health; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health in Morganton, North Carolina is seeking a Stepdown Overflow Registered Nurse responsible for delivering evidence-based care to intermediate-acuity patients transitioning from ICU or med-surg units. You will assess needs, monitor patients, titrate medications, and work with physicians to ensure safe handoffs.

The role emphasizes teamwork, patient and family education, and flexible coverage across stepdown and overflow beds to support throughput while maintaining

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure required with stepdown/ICU/med-surg experience.
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess and deliver evidence-based nursing care for intermediate-acuity patients transitioning from ICU or med-surg units.
• Monitor complex patients, titrate medications, and support safe handoffs.
• Coordinate with physicians and teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and health needs.
• Support throughput by flexing across stepdown and overflow beds.

Skills

RN licensure

Stepdown/ICU/Med-Surg experience

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Role: Stepdown Overflow Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and deliver evidence-based nursing care for intermediate-acuity patients transitioning from ICU or med-surg units.
• Manage complex monitoring, titrate medications, and ensure safe patient care transitions.
• Coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and health needs.
• Support throughput by flexing across stepdown and overflow beds, ensuring safe handoffs.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure with relevant experience in stepdown, ICU, or med-surg settings.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.

Key Attributes:

Commitment to quality, compassionate care, and professional growth in a technologically advanced, team-oriented environment.