Stepdown RN - Acute Care Excellence & Patient Education

ScionHealth; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, part of the ScionHealth network in Columbus, GA, is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for stepdown unit patients under the nurse manager's direction.

The RN will coordinate care delivery, educate patients and families, and support the care continuum while adhering to regulatory standards and quality improvement initiatives. Shift flexibility may apply. A BSN is preferred and BLS/ACLS certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited RN program is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Current state license as a Registered Nurse is required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications; other certifications per facility policy.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for a defined patient group in stepdown unit.
• Coordinate care delivery to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families; promote physical and emotional well‑being.
• Provide discharge planning and patient/family teaching.
• Delegate tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff as appropriate.
• Maintain clinical competence in stepdown nursing practices.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Critical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Professional demeanor

Team collaboration

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Stamina/standing/walking

Education

RN program completion

BSN preferred

Job description

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, part of the ScionHealth network in Columbus, GA, is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for stepdown unit patients under the nurse manager's direction.

The RN will coordinate care delivery, educate patients and families, and support the care continuum while adhering to regulatory standards and quality improvement initiatives. Shift flexibility may apply. A BSN is preferred and BLS/ACLS certifications are required.