Travel or Local Stepdown RN Job in Birmingham, Alabama
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Travel or Local Stepdown RN Job in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL
Posted 1 week ago
About the job
The hospital seeks experienced Stepdown RNs to care for patients in transitional units. The role involves monitoring, medication management, and teamwork. Located in Birmingham, AL, the position offers nights shifts and a chance to work in a dynamic healthcare setting.
Requirements
- RN license in Alabama
- Experience in stepdown units
- Ability to monitor patient condition
- Administer medications and infusions
Qualifications
- RN license
- Healthcare experience
- Strong teamwork skills
- Attention to detail
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Responsibilities
Stepdown Nurses (RN) provide patient care in transitional units where patients are too sick for the med-surg floor but not sick enough for intensive care. Stepdown RNs job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Evaluate and monitor patient’s progress, identifying sudden or subtle changes in the patient’s medical condition
- Calculate drug dosage, titrate medication doses, administer continuous medication infusion and monitor patients for effects of medication
- Stepdown RNs work closely and collaborate with physicians and all other healthcare professionals
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