Registered Nurse (RN) - Step Down ICU

The Step-down Unit is a 16-bed inpatient nursing care unit that serves a variety of telemetry monitored patients. The unit specializes in the treatment of a multitude of conditions and diagnoses including but not limited to chest pain, MI, CHF, cardiac arrhythmias, post procedures (i.e PCI, ICD, permanent pacemakers), trauma, stable DKA, and stroke/TIA. 

 

The Clinical Nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who partners with and advocates for patients/families/significant others to provide physical, emotional and spiritual support which impacts patient outcomes in a safe environment. The RN functions in a versatile role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence and autonomy in the practice of Nursing. The RN utilizes the nursing process in conjunction with evidence-based principles to care for a diverse caseload of patients within the department scope of service. The RN serves as guide, healer, collaborator, teacher, leader and sentry. The RN collaborates with and guides care delivered by the inter-professional team. The RN is accountable for compliance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, Nursing Code of Ethics and applicable regulatory standards.