Job Summary
The registered nurse specializing in the step down unit is based in a healthcare facility and plays a pivotal role in providing patient care within this specialized environment. The nurse manages and delivers nursing services to a diverse patient population, emphasizing safety, quality, and patient-centered outcomes. This position involves collaborative practice and leadership in promoting a healing environment.
Job Details
- Position Description: The Professional Staff Nurse is a registered nurse responsible for setting standards of care, managing patient care activities, and establishing collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and families. The role encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision, demonstrating a commitment to the community and nursing profession.
- Responsibilities: Performs according to system-wide competencies and actively participates in quality improvement efforts. Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support clinical care improvement. Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship-Based Care, formulating daily goals and holistic care plans. Demonstrates critical thinking and effective communication to articulate and coordinate patient care. Creates a compassionate, patient-focused environment by building healing relationships. Responds and partners willingly with the care team, adapting to changes and fostering a professional practice environment. Provides detailed patient and family teaching, ensuring effective care transitions. Develops and maintains productive internal and external relationships, demonstrating accountability and cultural competence.
- Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state, Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred, two years of experience in a step down or related unit, and active certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and relevant Pennsylvania Act certifications (Act 31, Act 33, Act 34, Act 73).
- Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: The nurse is expected to perform in accordance with organizational competencies and perform other duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
