Step-Down RN
Auburn, NY
WCS Healthcare Partners
3x12 hrs, Days

Join our dynamic healthcare team at WCS Healthcare Partners in Auburn, NY, where you will have the opportunity to work in a supportive and innovative environment. Our Critical Care Stepdown Unit thrives on teamwork and excellence, offering you the chance to enhance your skills in a leading healthcare facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to patients in the Critical Care Stepdown Unit.
• Utilize strong critical-thinking skills to assess patient needs and implement effective care plans.
• Administer medications, including emergency medications, and manage cardiac drips and vasoactive drips.
• Perform cardiac monitoring, including dysrhythmia interpretation and management.
• Conduct frequent vital signs and neurovascular checks, particularly post-heart catheterization and vascular procedures.
• Manage respiratory support systems such as BiPAP and CPAP.
• Ensure infection prevention through proper isolation precautions and PPE usage.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic patient care.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in a Stepdown Unit.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications are mandatory.
• Proficiency in cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmia management.
• Experience with IV start and maintenance, PICC line management, and blood product administration.
• Ability to interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and manage CVA/Acute Stroke.
• Expertise in procedural sedation administration and monitoring.
• Knowledge of wound care and wound vacuum systems.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.