Registered Nurse - Stepdown Overflow

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Retirement resources

Educational assistance

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice seeks a Registered Nurse to support stepdown overflow in a Magnet-designated hospital in North Carolina. The role emphasizes high-quality, patient-centered care across admission and shifts.

You'll assess patients, perform procedures, administer medications, document care, and educate patients and families on conditions and follow-up. RN licensure and BLS within 30 days required; minimum 1 year RN experience preferred.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required by state.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience.
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions during admission and shifts, reporting changes promptly.
• Perform procedures, administer medications, monitor responses, and document care accurately.
• Respond to patient needs proactively, ensuring exceptional care and quick resolution of requests.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatments, medications, and follow-up care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Education

RN licensure (Bachelor’s or Associate Degree)

Job description

Role Overview

The Registered Nurse Stepdown Overflow provides high-quality, patient-centered care in a specialized hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions during admission and shifts, reporting changes promptly.
• Perform procedures, administer medications, monitor responses, and document care accurately.
• Respond to patient needs proactively, ensuring exceptional care and quick resolution of requests.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatments, medications, and follow-up care.

Qualifications & Skills

• RN licensure (Bachelor’s or Associate Degree).
• Minimum of 1+ years RN experience.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of employment.

Key Attributes

Compassionate, attentive, and collaborative in delivering personalized care, advocating for patients, and maintaining standards of practice.

Benefits Include

• Comprehensive health plans
• wellbeing support
• paid time off
• retirement resources
• educational assistance
• additional wellness benefits

Join a nationally recognized, Magnet®-designated hospital committed to nursing excellence, offering opportunities for personal growth and impactful work in a collaborative environment.