Stepdown RN: Elevate Patient Care & Outcomes

ScionHealth; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The registered nurse at St. Francis-Emory Healthcare in Columbus, GA, is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for a defined patient group in the stepdown unit under the nurse manager's direction.

You will coordinate care delivery with the health care team, educate patients and families, participate in discharge planning, and help ensure high-quality outcomes through collaboration and ongoing quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited program for Registered Nursing.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current state license as a Registered Nurse is required.

Responsibilities

• Collects, records, and analyzes patient conditions and provides care in accordance with patient needs.
• Performs nursing interventions and monitoring, documenting and communicating condition changes to the healthcare team.
• Educates patients and families; promotes physical and emotional well-being.
• Provides discharge planning and patient/family teaching.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
• Participates in quality improvement and regulatory compliance efforts.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Accredited nursing program

Job description

The registered nurse at St. Francis-Emory Healthcare in Columbus, GA, is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for a defined patient group in the stepdown unit under the nurse manager's direction.

You will coordinate care delivery with the health care team, educate patients and families, participate in discharge planning, and help ensure high-quality outcomes through collaboration and ongoing quality improvement.