Stepdown Registered Nurse

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; Creve Coeur (MO); In loco; USD 78.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

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Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic seeks an experienced nurse to provide intermediate-acuity care for patients transitioning from critical care, applying evidence-based practice to deliver individualized assessment and treatment.

You'll monitor cardiac and respiratory status, administer medications safely, coordinate handoffs, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patient recovery and continuity of care across settings.

Competenze

• Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage intermediate-acuity patients transitioning from ICU.
• Monitor complex cardiac and respiratory status; recognize changes.
• Proficiency in medication administration and patient safety.
• Effective communication for documentation and handoffs.

Mansioni

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using evidence-based standards.
• Monitor complex cardiac and respiratory status, including post-ICU conditions.
• Administer medications accurately and safely, following prescribed orders and clinical protocols.
• Ensure safe handoffs and continuity of care across care settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and support patient recovery.

Conoscenze

Clinical judgment

ICU transition

Cardiac monitoring

Medication safety

Communication

Descrizione del lavoro

Role: Provide intermediate-acuity nursing care for patients transitioning from critical care, using evidence-based practice to deliver individualized assessment and treatment.

Key Duties

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using evidence-based standards.
• Monitor complex cardiac and respiratory status, including post-ICU conditions.
• Administer medications accurately and safely, following prescribed orders and clinical protocols.
• Ensure safe, effective patient handoffs and continuity of care across care settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and support patient recovery.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage intermediate-acuity patients transitioning from ICU.
• Competence in ongoing monitoring and recognition of changes in cardiac/respiratory status.
• Proficiency in medication administration and patient safety practices.
• Effective communication skills for documentation, handoffs, and teamwork.