ICU Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN)

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

This dynamic role provides compassionate and reliable care to patients requiring close monitoring and frequent assessments in a Progressive Care / Stepdown unit. The RN is required to make autonomous clinical assessments and manage treatment delivery safely and effectively, utilizing clinical judgment and collaboration to provide excellent care and prevent life-threatening situations.

Job Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation using specialized assessment skills.
• Utilize sound clinical judgment to safely and effectively manage the delivery of patient care autonomously.
• Monitor critical vital signs continuously, enabling timely intervention of life-threatening situations and patient deterioration.
• Serve as an advocate for patients as part of the interdisciplinary team, ensuring patient rights and safety are upheld.
• Educate patients and their families regarding medications, procedures, and treatments, providing support throughout their stay.
• Coordinate patient functions with physicians and other departments of the hospital, ensuring efficient and collaborative care delivery.
• Maintain clear, concise, and thorough documentation of all assessments, interventions, and patient progress in the medical record.

Requirements

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