Pulmonary Stepdown Registered Nurse

Mission Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 72,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Health in Asheville, NC seeks a Pulmonary Stepdown Registered Nurse to provide specialized care for patients with complex pulmonary conditions on a progressive care unit. The RN will perform comprehensive assessments, manage ventilators and high-flow oxygen, titrate IV medications, and monitor telemetry.

Responsibilities include care planning, patient and family education, coordination with respiratory therapists and physicians, and adherence to evidence-based protocols.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the United States.
• Experience on pulmonary/step-down units preferred.
• Strong assessment and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and care planning.
• Manage ventilators, high-flow oxygen, and IV medications.
• Educate patients and families; coordinate with therapists and physicians.

Skills

Nursing

Clinical assessment

Evidence-based practice

Education

Registered Nurse license

Tools

Ventilators

High-flow oxygen

Telemetry

Job description

Mission Health in Asheville, NC seeks a Pulmonary Stepdown Registered Nurse to provide specialized care for patients with complex pulmonary conditions on a progressive care unit. The RN will perform comprehensive assessments, manage ventilators and high-flow oxygen, titrate IV medications, and monitor telemetry. Responsibilities include care planning, patient and family education, coordination with respiratory therapists and physicians, and adherence to evidence-based protocols. Mission Health offers advanced technology, strong preceptorship, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative, patient-centered environment focused on quality and safety.