Critical Care Stepdown Registered Nurse

1 week ago


Plano, Texas, United States Texas Nursing Services Full time

Position Overview:

The Critical Care Stepdown Registered Nurse plays a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. This position requires a dedicated professional who can assess, plan, and implement patient care strategies effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate and address patient care requirements through comprehensive assessments.
  • Execute physician directives with precision.
  • Administer medications as prescribed, manage wound care, and monitor vital signs diligently.
  • Provide essential cardiopulmonary support and continuous monitoring for patients.
  • Act as the primary liaison among various healthcare disciplines to ensure seamless patient care.
  • Utilize computerized documentation systems to monitor, record, and relay patient conditions.
  • Educate patients and their families on care plans and health management.
  • Collaborate with the healthcare team to assess and coordinate discharge planning needs.
  • Deliver care that is culturally and age-appropriate.
  • Mentor and orient new nursing staff.
  • Adhere to Standard Precautions and utilize personal protective equipment as necessary.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required - Magnet Facility
  • A.D.N with Chief Nursing Officer approval and current enrollment in a BSN program, or enrollment within six months of hire with completion within 24 months.

Licensure and Certifications:

  • Current Texas RN or Compact State Licensure.
  • ACLS and BLS certifications are mandatory.
  • PALS certification must be obtained within six months.

Experience Requirements:

  • A minimum of one (1) year of experience in Stepdown, Progressive Care, PCU, or Intermediate Care nursing within an acute care setting is required; two years is preferred.
  • At least one year of PCU experience is necessary (two years preferred).
  • Consideration will be given to candidates with a gap of no more than five years in acute care experience.
  • Basic knowledge of intravenous drip management and EKG interpretation is essential.

Additional Insights:

  • Unit specifics: 28 Bed Critical Care Unit, encompassing SICU, MICU, and CVICU.
  • Patient-to-nurse ratio: 1:2 in critical care; 1:3 to 1:4 in the unit.
  • Patient demographics: Diverse cases including Open Heart, Trauma, Burn, Vascular, and Sepsis. Flexibility to float between CCU, Burn, and Trauma units is required.
  • Work culture: Emphasis on exceptional customer service, treating patients with compassion, and fostering teamwork among seasoned and new nurses. The environment is dynamic, with high acuity cases and a supportive leadership style.
  • Facility culture: Features a 24-hour Trauma Surgery Team, free parking, and engaged leadership. Utilizes Meditech for charting. A significant percentage of nurses hold CCRN and Trauma certifications. Offers self-scheduling, tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness options, certification assistance, and a 401k plan with matching contributions.
  • Shifts: Full-time positions available for Days (7A-7P) and Nights (7P-7A), including rotating weekends.

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience, with additional differentials for night and weekend shifts.

Sign-on Bonus: A generous sign-on bonus is available, along with relocation assistance.


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