Registered Nurse Stepdown

Ascension; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and ongoing dev

Job summary

Ascension in Panama City, FL seeks a Part-Time RN for the PCU/Stepdown to implement and monitor patient care plans. You will coordinate multidisciplinary care, document patient conditions, and ensure orders are carried out while planning discharge needs with the team.

The role requires a nursing diploma or Florida RN licensure and BLS within 30 days of hire. Work is on-site with day shifts and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire; must be American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• RN credential from the Florida Board of Nursing before hire date.
• Diploma from an accredited nursing program or equivalent professional licensure.

Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors patient care plans; records and communicates patient condition.
• Serves as primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
• Assesses and coordinates patient discharge planning with healthcare team.

Skills

Patient care coordination

Discharge planning coordination

Communication of patient condition

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Nursing diploma / licensure

Job description

• Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Panama City, FL
• Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay
• Department: PCU/Stepdown
• Schedule: Day Shift | Part-Time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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