Registered Nurse (RN), PVI Stepdown - Days

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare in Columbus, GA seeks a Registered Nurse for the stepdown unit. Under the nurse manager, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for a defined patient group and coordinate care to optimize outcomes.

This role includes education, discharge planning, and collaboration with the care team. Requirements include completion of an accredited RN program, BLS, ACLS, and a current RN license. One year of nursing experience is preferred; BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Exhibits critical thinking, decisive judgment in high-stress environments.
• Clear verbal and written communication with patients and team.
• Maintains professional, cooperative relationships with patients, families, and staff.
• Follows standards of care, policies, and ethical practices.
• Willing to work variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Education: accredited RN program; BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for a defined group of patients in the stepdown unit.
• Coordinate care delivery to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families to promote well-being.
• Provide discharge planning and patient/family teaching.
• Delegate tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff per scope of practice.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement and regulatory compliance efforts.

Skills

Critical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Education

RN program accreditation

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Join St. Francis–Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose. As part of the ScionHealth network, St. Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high-performing honors by U.S. News & World Report, and received multiple disease-specific certifications from the Joint Commission, and was a rated Top Large Hospital in Georgia. St. Francis also delivers advanced heart, orthopedic, and women’s care services. At St. Francis, you will experience a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of our community.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the nurse manager, the registered nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for a defined group of patients in the stepdown unit. The RN coordinates care delivery to achieve optimal patient outcomes and supports the patient and family through the care continuum.

Essential Functions

• Collects, records, and analyzes patient conditions and provides care in accordance with patient needs
• Performs nursing interventions and monitoring, documenting and communicating condition changes to the healthcare team
• Educates patients and families; promotes physical and emotional well-being
• Provides discharge planning and patient/family teaching
• Delegates tasks to licensed and unlicensed personnel in accordance with scope of practice
• Maintains clinical competence in stepdown nursing practices
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality patient outcomes
• Participates in quality improvement and regulatory compliance efforts

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Exhibits critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a high-stress environment
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Maintains a professional and cooperative working relationship with patients, families, and the healthcare team
• Adheres to standards of care, policies, procedures, and ethical practices
• Works scheduled shifts as required and maintains compliance with orientation and mandatory education
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Requires standing and walking for extended periods
• Must perform repetitive tasks and respond quickly to emergency situations
• Acute care hospital stepdown unit setting
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and chemical agents
• May include variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays

Education

• Completion of an accredited program for Registered Nursing. Required
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Current state license as a Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); other certifications within time frame required by facility policy

Experience

• One (1) year of nursing experience preferred