Registered Nurse PCU Step-down

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking an RN Registered Nurse PCU Stepdown for a top Healthcare client.

This high-acuity position requires clinical expertise to deliver continuous, high-quality, and efficient care to patients requiring an intermediate level of monitoring and intervention (Step-Down / Progressive Care Unit). The RN ensures optimal patient safety and outcomes by utilizing strong critical thinking skills to manage complex, at-risk patients in a challenging environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct, specialized nursing care and continuous monitoring for an assigned patient population in the PCU / Step-Down environment.
• Conduct frequent, precise patient assessments and promptly interpret complex physiological data to identify and address changes in clinical status.
• Implement physician orders, administer medications, and manage advanced therapies necessary for high-acuity patient care.
• Utilize critical thinking, decisive judgment, and problem-solving skills to manage patient workload and clinical interventions effectively.
• Collaborate with physicians, intensivists, and other care team members to ensure a seamless and coordinated plan of care.
• Maintain service excellence and good interpersonal communication when interacting with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and patient progress clearly, accurately, and timely in the electronic medical record.

Requirements

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Experience

Certifications / Licenses

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Benefits