Registered Nurse - Clinical - Cardiovascular Stepdown
Core
Provides specialized nursing care to high-risk cardiovascular patients, managing assessments, interventions, and discharge planning.
Role type
Registered Nurse (Cardiovascular Stepdown)
Builds
Patient recovery and safety in a hospital stepdown unit
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiovascular Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Comprehensive patient assessment, care plan development, medication administration, IV fluid management, pain management, restraint care, abuse assessment, infection control, family education, clinical documentation
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and reassessments; Establish and evaluate plans of care based on patient diagnosis and data; Provide and document nursing interventions including medication and IV administration; Monitor patient condition and recognize changes requiring physician intervention; Provide specialized care including restraint management, pain control, and abuse assessment; Educate patients and families on discharge needs; Collaborate with the healthcare team and coordinate care handoffs.
Seniority
Individual Contributor