Registered Nurse Stepdown

Ascension; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched retirement plan (403b

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Pet/legal insurance and transportation

Job summary

Ascension is hiring a registered nurse for the PCU/Stepdown unit in Panama City, FL. The role requires night-shift, full-time work with appropriate Florida RN licensure and a nursing diploma.

You will implement care plans, coordinate multidisciplinary care, and execute physician orders while actively participating in discharge planning. The position emphasizes comprehensive patient care, documentation accuracy, and collaboration across a healthcare team to ensure safe, timely transitions and

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification required (within 1 month of hire or transfer date).
• RN license issued by Florida Board of Nursing before hire/transfer date.
• Diploma from an accredited nursing program as minimum education.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Serve as primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate discharge planning needs with the healthcare team.

Skills

Patient care

Care coordination

Clinical documentation

Education

Diploma from nursing program

RN license (FL)

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Panama City, FL

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay

Department: PCU/Stepdown

Schedule: Night Shift | Full-Time

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 97,000+ 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.

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: pro-rated 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

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.


• Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.


• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.


• Assess and coordinate 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 OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

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