New Grad RN (Stepdown)

The Ahuja Medical Center Step Down Unit is a 22 bed telemetry unit which cares for cardiac, medical, surgical and neurological patients. The SDU will care for patients with CHF, pneumonia, diabetes, post CVA, patients requiring neurological care, and postoperative care for cardiac catheterization, carotid endarterectomies, post MI's, post pace maker and defibrillator placements, sepsis and medical/surgical patients. Nurse to patient ratios for days are 4:1, with nights generally a 5:1 ratio.

Description Section:

Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status. Dimensions are:

1. Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care.

2. Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.

3. Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.

4. Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.

5. Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes

6. Displays the mission of the hospital and its values.

Be sure to ask your recruiter about the $15,000 New Grad RN Loan Repayment Program, competitive shift differentials and the $3,000 sign-on bonus!