Critical Care Stepdown Nurse

2 weeks ago


Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs Full time

Certification Requirements:
ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Essential Certifications:
BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Position Overview:
A healthcare facility located in Iowa is in search of a Stepdown RN for their Critical Care Unit. Experience in ICU is advantageous but not mandatory. The facility is particularly looking for coverage during night shifts.

Unit Details:
This is a twenty-bed unit.

Patient Demographics:
Common conditions include heart failure, atrial fibrillation, respiratory distress, and stroke.

RN Responsibilities:
RNs are required to titrate drips, including but not limited to Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Nitro.

Staffing Structure:
Each shift has a Charge Nurse who manages a full patient assignment. Additionally, there are nurse aides/patient care technicians available, with a typical ratio of 1:10.

Equipment Utilization:
RNs will engage with respiratory equipment such as CPAP, BiPap, and High Flow systems, primarily for troubleshooting.

Monitoring Duties:
RNs are expected to read and interpret telemetry strips, with dedicated Tele/Monitor Techs present on the unit.

Orientation:
New hires will undergo a single 12-hour shift of unit-specific orientation.

Key Attributes for Success:
Successful candidates should exhibit a positive attitude, strong teamwork skills, and a patient-centered approach.

Scheduling Information:
The facility seeks coverage for night shifts with cyclic scheduling. Weekend requirements include working every third weekend, and holiday requirements consist of one major and one minor holiday.

Floating Requirements:
RNs may be required to float to ICU if they possess the necessary experience.

Unit Capacity:
The unit accommodates 22 beds.

Nurse-Patient Ratios:
The typical patient ratio is 1:04.

Additional Insights:
This is a fast-paced environment with a high volume of admissions and discharges.


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