Location: Davenport, IA

Shift: Day: 7a7p, 13 Weeks contract

Start date: ASAP

Job Description:

As a Step down Nurse, you will play a crucial role in providing meticulous care for patients transitioning out of ICU units who need close monitoring. Your duties will encompass a broad spectrum of tasks to ensure high-quality patient care, safety, and satisfaction. Key responsibilities include:

1. Duties and Responsibilities:
   
   
   
   • RN responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
   
   
   
   
   
   • Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice.
   
   
   
   
   
   • The RN also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care in Step Down unit.
   
   
   
   
   
   • The RN is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to their assigned patients.
   
   
   
   
   
   • They communicate with the physician about changes in the patient's clinical condition including cardiac monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
   
   
   
   
   
   • Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment.
   
   
   
   
   
   • Other assignments as needed
   
   
   
   





2. Education and Experience:
   
   
   
   • Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
   
   
   
   
   
   • Must have 1+ years of recent RN Step down experience
   
   
   
   





3. Certifications:
   
   
   
   • Current and Valid State RN License required.
   
   
   
   
   
   • BLS and ACLS Certification required
   
   
   
   





4. Other requirements:
   
   
   
   • Fully vaccinated for COVID-19
   
   
   
   

This position requires a compassionate, detail-oriented individual with excellent communication and critical thinking skills. You will need a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) and a valid state Registered Nurse (RN) license. Prior experience in an acute health care setting and additional certifications are highly desirable.