BSN or MSN degree from an accredited institution needed.
At least 12 months of consecutive acute care experience required.
Preferred 12 months of RN-Step-Down Unit experience.
BLS certification is essential.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are necessary.
Responsibilities
Check patients' health status daily and note any changes.
Care for multiple patients with varying conditions during shifts.
Monitor patients using life-saving medical equipment.
Respond to urgent situations, including 'code blue' alerts.
Provide a secure environment and advocate for patients.
Manage pain relief and sedation, monitoring patient responses.
Initiate IV therapy and administer medications as needed.
Benefits
Access to legally mandated benefits and company policy benefits.
Full Job Description
Acute Care (RN)- STEP-DOWN,
Tridant Solutions Inc. is currently looking for a Registered Nurse- Definitive Step-Down Unitto service in the Fullerton, California area.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Acute Care Step-down nursing is a career where trained medical professionals work with patients transitioning out of ICU but who typically require more care and attention than patients on a hospital's general floors. In other cases, ill patients on med-surg floors may need more medical attention and be transferred to step-down care. Step-down nurses treat patients experiencing many kinds of ailments, including cardio, neuro, surgical and emergency room (ER) patients, as well as those with chronic illnesses. Because of this, step-down nurses must be well-versed in medical knowledge and personable patient care.
DUTIES
Checking patients' health status daily and making note of any changes or concerns.
Caring for multiple patients throughout the same shift, often varying in age and condition.
Monitoring patients with life-saving medical equipment such as IVs, catheters, feeding tubes, and ventilators.
Responding to "code blue" alerts and other urgent situations.
Providing a comfortable and secure environment for the patient while acting as their advocate.
Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response, and record care plans accordingly.
Work with EKG monitor technicians to evaluate and interpret EKG strips.
Interpret laboratory results and cardiac tests, and proactively educate patients in health promotion and disease prevention.
Initiate intravenous therapy, administer medications, and provide care for post-operative open-heart patients and post-cardiac catheter patients.
Maintain responsibility for the clinical activities of all nurses caring for patients assigned and prepare annual evaluations on all nurses assigned.
And other duties as required.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) certification
A valid nursing certificate, BSN, or MSN degree from an accredited college or university.
A valid unencumbered RN license for the State of California.
The appropriate license to work in their state/county.
BLS certification.
Must have at least 12 months of relevant consecutive acute care experience in this specialty.
Preferred 12 months of RN-Step-Down Unit experience.
Current vaccinations and health clearance certification.
Excellent knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques.
Must have previous experience with starting IVs.
High-level interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with patients during stressful experiences.
Strong organizational abilities and good communication skills
Fluent in English.
WORK LOCATION
Fullerton California Area
HOURS OF OPERATION
Full-Time: Shifts may vary*
COMPENSATION
$90,000-145,000 Annually
BENEFITS
Employees who are eligible to participate in the company benefits program will receive access to all benefits which you are entitled to by law and or the company policy.
