Step Down Unit RN
Job Description
Job Title: Step Down Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Altoona PA 16601
Pay: $43.00 - $45.00 Per Hour
Scheduled Pay: Weekly
Hours: 7:30am -7:00pm
Shifts: 12 hour night Shift
Days per week: 3
Job Type: Full Time
If you're open to exploring or learning more about this opportunity, feel free to contact Ashley Kruger direct line (call/text) 586-710-7947 or email akruger@alinestaffing.com
Step Down Registered Nurse (RN) Duties
- Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals.
- Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre-and post-surgery patients.
- Preparing, administering and recording prescribed medications.
- Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs.
- Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpreting and recording measurements.
- Monitoring patients' vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner.
- Collaborating on discharge planning with the healthcare team.
- Answering questions and educating patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care.
- Maintaining and updating patient files, medical charts, and health records.
- Adhering to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols.
If you're open to exploring or learning more about this opportunity, feel free to contact Ashley Kruger direct line (call/text) 586-710-7947 or email akruger@alinestaffing.com
Step Down Registered Nurse (RN )Requirements
- Associate or Bachelors Degree of Science in Nursing
- Active Unencumbered PA State RN license
- 6 months experience working in Progressive Care or Telemetry
- BLS and ACLS Required
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