RN STEP DOWN-PCU

HCA Florida Aventura Hospital; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) Plan with match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

HCA Florida Aventura Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for a STEP DOWN unit. In this role, your contribution to patient care is invaluable, impacting patient outcomes and nursing's future.

Responsibilities include assessing patient conditions, performing medical procedures, and timely documentation. Ideal candidates should have an Associate Degree, RN license, and at least one year of hospital RN experience. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and education support.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum experience as an RN in a hospital environment in Step Down or Med-Surg.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Must obtain ACLS and BCLS within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and shift changes.
• Perform procedures as ordered by the medical provider.
• Document patient care in the medical record timely.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor responses.
• Maintain knowledge of care procedures for cardiac and medical-surgical patients.

Skills

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Job Summary

As a RN STEP DOWN, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures or other functions as ordered by the medical provider.
• Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Perform the administration of prescribed medications and monitors response.
• Maintain a knowledge of medications, procedures, and equipment used in the care of cardiac and medical‑surgical patients.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• (RN) Registered Nurse.
• Associate Degree.
• 1 year minimum experience as an RN in a hospital environment in Step Down or Med‑Surg.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time‑away programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources; 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial well‑being counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.