RN ICU Step Down

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to evaluate health status, identify needs, and establish priorities of care.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans based on patient assessments and medical diagnoses.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately in accordance with physician orders and established protocols.
• Monitor patient responses to interventions and modify care plans as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Educate patients and families regarding health conditions, treatment plans, medications, and self-care strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Document assessments, interventions, care plans, and patient outcomes accurately and timely within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives designed to enhance patient care, safety, and clinical outcomes.
• Supervise, mentor, and support nursing staff to promote high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Maintain a safe environment by adhering to infection prevention practices and safety protocols.
• Respond effectively to emergency and life-threatening situations utilizing established protocols and critical care skills.

• Demonstrated clinical skills required to practice in a critical care environment.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and clinical decision-making abilities.
• Ability to assess patients, evaluate interventions, and revise care plans based on patient outcomes.
• Knowledge of nursing care methods, procedures, and evidence-based practices.
• Ability to provide leadership, direction, and support while managing complex clinical situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) documentation and computer applications, including Microsoft Windows-based programs.
• Ability to accurately interpret EKG rhythms as required by the patient population.
• Strong multitasking abilities with a professional and compassionate bedside manner.
• Knowledge of patient care principles, health promotion, and disease prevention.
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises mature judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Demonstrates emotional stability, professionalism, compassion, integrity, respect, and a patient-centered approach to care.

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Certifications:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license. (required)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. (required)

• Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
• Fundamentals of Critical Care Support (FCCS)
• Basic EKG Certification (BEKG)
• Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCNS)
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program – Advanced (NRP-A)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor (PALS Instructor)
• S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)