Position Overview
Job SummaryThe Registered Nurse – Step Down provides direct patient care to individuals with complex cardiac, respiratory, and medical-surgical conditions in a progressive care unit. This role involves monitoring telemetry, administering treatments, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and responding to rapid changes in patient condition while ensuring compliance with hospital policies and patient safety standards.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide direct patient care to patients with cardiac, respiratory, and medical-surgical conditionsMonitor cardiac telemetry, vital signs, and patient responses to treatmentAdminister medications, IV therapies, blood products, and treatments as orderedAssess patient conditions and promptly report changes to the healthcare teamCollaborate with physicians, case managers, and other professionals to develop care plansEducate patients and families regarding medications, treatment plans, and discharge instructionsloat to me...