Stepdown Cardiac - Registered Nurse (RN)

Step-Down Registered Nurse (RN)

The STEP-DOWN REGISTERED NURSE (RN) is a healthcare provider who through education and experience possesses a distinct body of knowledge and skills relative to the care of the adult patient across the lifespan who is experiencing severe, but not life-threatening, conditions requiring moderately complex clinical assessment, therapies, and interventions. He/she applies specialized nursing knowledge in assessing, implementing, and evaluating patient response to moderately complex conditions, therapies and interventions. He/she initiates nursing care, health teaching, and health counseling that support life and restore well-being. Nursing care is performed in accordance with the nurse practice act and under the direction and supervision of the appropriate client representative(s) on the assigned Stepdown Cardiac Unit.

Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.

Current and unrestricted RN nursing license in the state of practice.

One year of experience as an RN in a Stepdown Cardiac Unit in the last three years.

Current CPR at least to the BLS level; some client facilities may require ACLS; and other health and screening tests as required by specific facilities and/or regulatory agencies.

Various client facility settings; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.

Representative Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complies with ATC policies/procedures.
• Complies with client facility nursing policies/procedures.
• Conducts individualized patient assessment, prioritizing collection of data based on individual needs and condition.
• Conducts ongoing nursing assessment as dictated by the patient's condition and in accordance with client facility's protocols.
• Collaborates with other team members in the development, implementation, and evaluation of an individualized plan of care.
• Performs appropriate treatments and therapies as ordered by physician in an appropriate and timely fashion.
• Provides individualized patient and family teaching.
• Documents patient assessments, findings, and psychosocial responses to nursing interventions.
• Initiates emergency measures according to adult and client advanced adult resuscitation protocols, as applicable.
• Maintains confidentiality related to patient, family, client facility and staff in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.
• Advocates patient rights with respect to advance directives and organ donation.
• Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift, as needed based on individualized patient assessment.
• Maintains competency in post-acute (telemetry) care by participating in continuing education programs and meets state specific requirements.
• Complies with accepted ethical conduct and professional Standards of Nursing Practice as set forth by the American Nurses Association or equivalent national organization.
• Demonstrates ability to delegate effectively and appropriately.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties: Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE