Stepdown Registered Nurse

Rosaires Care; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosaires Care is seeking a Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality care in a stepdown unit where patients require close monitoring and frequent assessments. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver clinical excellence and ensure patient safety.

The role emphasizes timely assessment, accurate documentation, and effective communication to support positive patient outcomes in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Alabama.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking ability.
• Ability to monitor patients requiring increased monitoring.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach.
• Effective communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients regularly and monitor vital signs and clinical status.
• Coordinate and deliver nursing care plans for stepdown-level needs.
• Administer medications and treatments while ensuring safety and accuracy.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and elevate appropriately.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with the care team.

Skills

RN licensure

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Patient monitoring

Compassionate care

Communication & teamwork

Job description

Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN)

Provide high-quality patient care in stepdown units for patients who need close monitoring and frequent assessment but are not stable enough for general medical-surgical care. Contribute to improved patient outcomes by delivering clinical excellence in a supportive environment.

Key Duties

• Assess patients regularly and monitor vital signs and clinical status
• Coordinate and deliver nursing care plans for stepdown-level needs
• Administer medications and treatments while ensuring safety and accuracy
• Recognize changes in patient condition and elevate appropriately
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with the care team

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage patients requiring increased monitoring
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach
• Effective communication and teamwork