Stepdown Registered Nurse

The VIOS Clinic; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The VIOS Clinic is seeking a nurse to provide intermediate-acuity care for patients transitioning from critical care. The role emphasizes evidence-based assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualized patient care.

Key responsibilities include monitoring complex cardiac and respiratory conditions, administering medications, ensuring safe handoffs, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate strong clinical assessment and critical thinking for intermediate-acuity care.

Responsibilities

• Monitor complex cardiac, respiratory, and post-ICU conditions.
• Administer medications according to clinical standards and patient needs.
• Ensure safe, accurate handoffs and continuity of care during transitions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans.
• Continuously reassess patient status and adjust interventions based on response to care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Medication administration

Patient safety

Effective communication

Care planning

Job description

Role Summary

Provide intermediate-acuity nursing care to patients transitioning from critical care. Use evidence-based practices to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care.

Role Summary

Provide intermediate-acuity nursing care to patients transitioning from critical care. Use evidence-based practices to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor complex cardiac, respiratory, and post-ICU conditions.
• Administer medications according to clinical standards and patient needs.
• Ensure safe, accurate handoffs and continuity of care during patient transitions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans and optimize outcomes.
• Continuously reassess patient status and adjust interventions based on response to care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills for intermediate-acuity care.
• Proficiency in medication administration and patient safety practices.
• Ability to manage and monitor cardiac and respiratory status.
• Effective communication skills to support safe handoffs and team collaboration.
• Knowledge of evidence-based care planning and evaluation.