Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical ICU Stepdown

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking a Registered Nurse Lead for a Surgical ICU Stepdown unit to coordinate patient care, supervise staff, and ensure optimal clinical outcomes. The role emphasizes leading complex care plans, interdisciplinary collaboration, and maintaining evidence-based practices in a high-acuity environment.

The ideal candidate will have an RN license with a nursing degree, 2–5 years of nursing experience (5–10 years preferred) and demonstrated leadership

Qualifications

• Current RN license with a diploma, associate’s, or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• 2-5 years of nursing experience; 5-10 years preferred.
• Leadership abilities to guide and mentor staff, with a focus on safety and quality.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous learning, and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of complex, individualized care plans with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and families.
• Facilitate seamless transitions from hospital to outpatient settings and address changing patient conditions.
• Promote evidence-based practices through journal clubs, practice revisions, and knowledge sharing.
• Evaluate patient and family experiences to improve satisfaction and care quality.
• Serve as a clinical resource, provide direct patient care as needed, and support staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Clinical expertise

Evidence-based practice

Education

RN license and nursing degree

Job description

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Lead for a Surgical ICU Stepdown unit, responsible for coordinating patient care, supervising staff, and ensuring optimal clinical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading the development and implementation of complex, individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and families.
• Facilitating seamless care transitions from hospitalization to outpatient settings, and proactively addressing changes in patient conditions.
• Promoting evidence-based practices through participation in journal clubs, practice revisions, and knowledge sharing.
• Evaluating patient and family experiences to improve satisfaction and care quality.
• Serving as a clinical resource, providing direct patient care as needed, and supporting staff development.

Qualifications And Skills

• Current RN license with a diploma, associate’s, or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• 2-5 years of nursing experience; 5-10 years preferred.
• Strong clinical knowledge in surgical, trauma, and high-acuity care settings.
• Leadership abilities to guide and mentor staff, with a focus on safety and quality.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous learning, and patient-centered care.

This Role Offers

• Supportive leadership team with a focus on professional growth.
• Opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills in a high-acuity environment.
• Benefits including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional surgical patient care and making a meaningful impact.