RN: Progressive Care Step-Down Nurse

Beacon Health System; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health System in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver and coordinate patient care across the continuum. You will apply nursing knowledge to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care with a focus on patient rights and safety.

Responsibilities include collaborating with patients and families, monitoring for complications, and communicating with physicians. Requires 1 year of critical care experience and active AHA ALS and BLS credentials within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• AAS or RN Diploma required at start date.
• BSN degree preferred.
• 1 year critical care experience required.
• ALS & BLS credentials within specified times.

Responsibilities

• Participates in open discussion with patient/family to set mutual goals.
• Diagnoses, treats and evaluates patient health needs.
• Evaluates and adapts the nursing care plan as needed.
• Monitors for complications and notifies physician as appropriate.
• Delegates tasks to licensed/unlicensed staff per clinical judgment.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Interprofessional collaboration

Patient advocacy

Delegation

Education

AAS or RN Diploma

BSN preferred

Job description

Beacon Health System in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver and coordinate patient care across the continuum. You will apply nursing knowledge to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care with a focus on patient rights and safety.

Responsibilities include collaborating with patients and families, monitoring for complications, and communicating with physicians. Requires 1 year of critical care experience and active AHA ALS and BLS credentials within specified timelines.