Registered Nurse Cardiology Stepdown

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Brevard (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a cardiology stepdown unit. You will assess and respond to changes in patient conditions, administer medications, and document care accurately.

You will collaborate with medical teams, educate patients and families on conditions and treatments, and promote compassionate, evidence-based care aligned with nursing standards and teamwork to achieve optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• 1+ year RN experience required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions during admission and shifts, reporting changes promptly.
• Perform procedures, administer medications, monitor responses, and document care accurately.
• Respond to patient requests with compassion and proactively anticipate needs.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatments, medications, and follow-up care.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Role: Responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a cardiology stepdown unit, collaborating with medical teams to assess, monitor, and respond to patient needs.

Key Duties

• Assess patient conditions during admission and shifts, reporting any changes promptly.
• Perform procedures, administer medications, monitor responses, and ensure accurate documentation.
• Respond to patient requests with compassion, proactively anticipating needs.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatments, medications, and follow-up care.

Qualifications & Skills

• RN license with a Bachelor's Degree.
• 1+ years of RN experience.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required within 30 days of employment.

This role emphasizes comprehensive, compassionate care aligned with nursing standards and promotes patient advocacy, clinical excellence, and teamwork to ensure optimal outcomes.