Registered Nurse - Medical Stepdown - Main - Full Time - Nights

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible self-scheduling

Clinical advancement program

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Professional development support

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their award-winning team in Cincinnati. In this role, nurses will deliver exceptional patient care in a supportive and innovative environment, with numerous opportunities for professional development. The hospital emphasizes a strong nurse-patient ratio, ensuring quality interactions and a balanced work-life arrangement.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Ohio is required.
• BLS certification required before patient contact.
• ACLS certification needed within 6 months of hire for specific units.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and deliver comprehensive care.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams on personalized care plans.
• Document nursing processes and patient responses accurately.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse Licensure

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification (within 6 months for certain areas)

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Job Description

Ready to help shape the future of Cincinnati's #1 Hospital?

Your passion to make a difference is something we share. As a registered nurse at the Christ Hospital Health Network, you'll join an inclusive team committed to your success. You'll be respected as an individual and celebrated for your achievements. You'll discover a range of powerful opportunities to grow—and experience the support of your leaders every step of the way. Your voice and experience will be valued as you mentor others, participate in unit-based and system-wide councils and share your vital feedback. Because when you continue to thrive, we continue to improve the health of our community and create exceptional outcomes.

Job Description

Ready to help shape the future of Cincinnati's #1 Hospital?

Your passion to make a difference is something we share. As a registered nurse at the Christ Hospital Health Network, you'll join an inclusive team committed to your success. You'll be respected as an individual and celebrated for your achievements. You'll discover a range of powerful opportunities to grow—and experience the support of your leaders every step of the way. Your voice and experience will be valued as you mentor others, participate in unit-based and system-wide councils and share your vital feedback. Because when you continue to thrive, we continue to improve the health of our community and create exceptional outcomes.

Here's how you'll thrive:

• Work alongside the best at Cincinnati's #1 Hospital, 10 years and counting
• Magnet designated hospital with the region’s best nurse-patient ratio allowing you to deliver exceptional patient care in a nurturing work environment
• Flexible self-scheduling empowers your work-life balance
• Endless opportunities to grow with a renowned clinical advancement program, plus continued education and mentorship opportunities across units
• Direct access to executive leaders through semi-monthly roundtable events
• Team member resource groups ready for your voice
  
  

Here’s what makes us the best and separates us from the rest:

• New Virtual Nursing system on designated units
• Hercules Mattresses for easy repositioning of patients
• Shared Leadership Council structure
• Clinical Advancement Program
• Smartphones for easy EMR Documentation and enhanced communication
• Paid Parental Leave program
• Tuition Assistance and support of initial certifications
• Dedicated Professional Development Specialists provide in-person, consistent, individualized residency support and guidance through the first year of nursing practice
  
  

Responsibilities

Here’s how you’ll deliver best-in-class care:

The Christ Hospital Health Network Nursing Process

• Assessment – You’ll deliver comprehensive care by assessing the patient’s physical, emotional, spiritual, and educational needs utilizing The Christ Hospital Health Network Professional Practice Model – all while continuing to collaborate with your healthcare team
• Diagnosis & Planning – Working closely with the patient and family, you’ll create personalized care plans that prioritize patient needs and goals.
• Implementation – You’ll be providing evidence-based, best-in-class care by educating patients and families, executing well-planned interventions and utilizing hospital policies and procedures.
• Evaluation – You’ll monitor and adjust care based on patient outcomes and evidence-based practices.
• Leadership & Professional Development - Working closely with your Clinical Manager, you will take an active role in driving improvement and achieving better outcomes through the development and evaluation of Performance Improvement (PI) initiatives. You’ll be an advocate for High Reliability principles to enhance patient care and operational efficiency while using data to fuel progress. You’ll also demonstrate your leadership skills by motivating, educating, delegating, and mentoring peers and team members, while managing patient care effectively.
  
  

Qualifications

Here are your additional requirements:

• Documentation - You’ll accurately and concisely document the nursing process in the patient’s electronic medical record, reflecting the implemented plan of care by the patient, family, and healthcare team. You’ll also ensure timely documentation of care, updates, education, and the patient’s and family’s responses, in line with hospital policy.
• Team Member Responsibilities - As a healthcare team member, your responsibilities will include adhering to all organizational and department policies, completing required training, meeting all educational requirements while demonstrating your commitment to continuous learning and providing the legendary patient care The Christ Hospital Health Network is known for over the last 130 years.
  
  

Licenses & Certifications

• Current RN licensure in the state of employment.
• BLS required before patient contact.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire in step-down and ICU areas.
• Unit specific certifications may be required.
  
  

More about our PCU unit: The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is a dynamic, fast-paced unit specializing in the care of adult patients requiring intermediate-level nursing care following medical procedures, surgical interventions, or diagnostic treatments. This unit serves as a vital bridge between outpatient and inpatient settings, providing close monitoring and timely interventions for patients with evolving clinical needs.

Our PCU primarily focuses on short-stay patients—those expected to be discharged within 24 hours—and individuals admitted with a diagnosis of chest pain, recovering from procedures such as cardiac catheterization, endoscopic interventions, electrophysiology studies, interventional radiology, or minor surgeries. The team is skilled in managing patients with cardiac monitoring needs, moderate sedation recovery, and early ambulation goals, ensuring rapid recovery and discharge planning.

Key features of the unit include:

• Telemetry monitoring and advanced cardiac support
• Chest Pain care with expedited testing and follow up
• Post-procedural care for moderate to lower acuity patients
• Patient-centered, goal-directed care focused on rapid recovery
• Multidisciplinary collaboration with procedural departments and care management teams
• Strong focus on patient safety, throughput, and satisfaction
  
  

The Progressive Care Unit is staffed by a dedicated team of ACLS certified registered nurses, patient care assistants, and support personnel who are trained in progressive care competencies and committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. Our environment fosters professional growth, evidence-based practice, and a team approach to optimizing outcomes for short-stay and procedural patients.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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