Type: Step Down Unit
Location: Jackson, MS
Fidé is currently seeking a Step Down Unit RN with experience for a 13-week contract in Jackson, MS
Minimum Requirements: The following experience is required: 2+ years of current Step Down Unit experience. STEPDOWN 18 BED 4-5:1 Patient Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments and continuous monitoring of patients transitioning from intensive care, focusing on vital signs and clinical status.
Clinical Expertise: Administer medications, manage IV therapies, and perform nursing procedures with a high level of skill and precision, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Care Coordination: Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, facilitating effective communication among healthcare providers.
Patient Education: Provide comprehensive education to patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and post-discharge care, promoting self-management and recovery.
Critical Thinking: Utilize strong critical thinking skills to identify changes in patient conditions, intervening quickly to address complications and escalate care as needed.
Emotional Support: Offer compassionate support to patients and families during recovery, addressing emotional and psychological needs to enhance overall well-being.
Quality Improvement: Engage in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to policy development and best practice guidelines to enhance patient outcomes and safety.
Compliance Credentials Needed for Submission:
- Current MS RN License – compact allowed
- Current AHA BLS
- Current AHA ACLS
- Current Driver’s License
- Last four of SSN and DOB
- EMR Experience (Include years of experience, and systems used)
- COVID Vaccination Card preferred but not required
- Final RTO
- Resume
- Two Past Supervisor References (must have job title, email, valid phone number)
Hours Per Week: 36
Shift: Days 0530-1900
Department: Med/Surg Cardiac
Travel Hourly Pay: $25.00
Travel Stipend: $1246.00
Travel Weekly Package: $2146.00
Local Hourly Pay: $46.00
Local Weekly Package: $1656.00
Fidé is a Woman-Owned Business that focuses on providing top-notch candidates to healthcare facilities in rapid time. We are passionate about connecting talented people with amazing jobs. Our recruiters worked hard to provide thousands of nurses to hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic and we continue to assist hospitals around the country with their hiring needs. We do this by developing professional relationships built upon trust and commitment.
If you have any questions about this position, please call us at 615-622-1219 or email us directly at [email protected]