Registered Nurse (Step-Down)

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association in Kentucky is seeking a Step-Down Nurse to provide high-quality care for intermediate-acuity patients in an acute care hospital. You will perform comprehensive assessments, monitor telemetry and vital signs, administer medications, and collaborate with physicians to coordinate care.

This role emphasizes patient safety, family education, and seamless teamwork within the interdisciplinary care team.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and monitoring for intermediate-acuity patients.
• Proficiency with telemetry and vital sign monitoring.
• Accurate medication administration and adherence to care standards.
• Effective communication and teamwork across care teams.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality, and learning.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing monitoring.
• Monitor telemetry and vital signs; promptly respond to changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications according to established protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Support patient and family education to promote understanding and safe care.
• Maintain rigorous safety and quality standards in a patient-first environment.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Telemetry monitoring

Medication administration

Communication & teamwork

Patient safety

Job description

Step Down Nurse provides high-quality care for intermediate-acuity patients in an acute care hospital.

Key Duties

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing monitoring
• Monitor telemetry and vital signs; promptly respond to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications according to established protocols
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care
• Support patient and family education to promote understanding and safe care
• Maintain rigorous safety and quality standards in a patient-first environment

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and monitoring skills for intermediate-acuity patients
• Proficiency with telemetry/vital sign monitoring and escalation of concerns
• Accurate medication administration and adherence to care standards
• Effective communication and teamwork across care teams
• Commitment to patient safety, quality, and continuous learning