Registered Nurse RN - Stepdown Intermediate Unit

• Sign-on bonus: Up to $10,000
• Department: Step down Intermediate Unit
• Schedule: Full-time Night Shift
• Hospital: St. Vincent's East
• Location: Trussville, Alabama

Our step-down unit is an intermediate unit between a Medical Surgical and ICU unit. All Step-down units have a sister unit to an ICU which allows cross training to occur. We are always welcoming new graduates and all of our staff enjoy teaching. Leadership presence is daily throughout the unit.

Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

• Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

No additional preferences.