Registered Nurse (RN) - Step Down ICU (2SA)

Premier Health; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Health in Middletown, OH is seeking a Clinical Nurse on our 16-bed Step-down Unit. The RN will provide care for telemetry-monitored patients from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has an Associate Degree in Nursing and an active Ohio RN license, with strong multitasking, interpersonal, and organizational skills to uphold high standards of patient safety and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
• Valid Ohio RN license required.
• Ability to multitask with interruptions; strong communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to Step-down patients.
• Collaborate with inter-professional team to develop care plans.
• Use nursing process and evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job description

Full time/72 hours per payDays/7:00am-7:30pmThe Step-down Unit is a 16-bed inpatient nursing care unit that serves a variety of telemetry monitored patients. The unit specializes in the treatment of a multitude of conditions and diagnoses including but not limited to chest pain, MI, CHF, cardiac arrhythmias, post procedures (i.e PCI, ICD, permanent pacemakers), trauma, stable DKA, and stroke/TIA.The Clinical Nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who partners with and advocates for patients/families/significant others to provide physical, emotional and spiritual support which impacts patient outcomes in a safe environment. The RN functions in a versatile role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence and autonomy in the practice of Nursing. The RN utilizes the nursing process in conjunction with evidence-based principles to care for a diverse caseload of patients within the department scope of service. The RN serves as guide, healer, collaborator, teacher, leader and sentry. The RN collaborates with and guides care delivered by the inter-professional team. The RN is accountable for compliance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, Nursing Code of Ethics and applicable regulatory standards.EducationMinimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree in NursingLicensure/Certification/RegistrationValid Ohio RN licenseExperienceMinimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experienceKnowledge/SkillsMust be able to multitask with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanorBasic computer knowledgeEffective interpersonal and communication skillsStrong organization skills