Step Down Nurse

Description
Sign-On Bonus available for qualified RN candidates!
Days: $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
Nights: $25,000 Sign-On Bonus
Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Step Down Nurse you want with
your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join
Frankfort Regional Medical Center which is part of the nation’s leading
provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Benefits
Frankfort Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that
supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The
available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits
_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as
a(an) Step Down Nurse where your passion for creating positive patient
interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of
others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and
expertise!
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Registered Nurse performs direct patient care within the scope of the
Registered Nurse Practice Act.
Utilizes therapeutic communication in daily practice. Maintains a safe
therapeutic environment. Identifies nursing problems as they relate to the
individual needs of the patient. Registered Nurse plans individualized patient
care while utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Participates in
performance improvement activities. Provides care and coordinates
participation that fosters the goals of the hospital’s mission and vision
statement.
When acting in charge nurse role, registered nurses are responsible for day-
to-day activities to ensure the delivery of quality patient care in a
therapeutic environment. Make staff assignments based on patient need, acuity
and the skill of the staff. Serve as role models and clinical resource for the
staff. Respond in a timely manner to requests for information or follow-up
with physician, staff or patient issues.
What you will do in this role:
· You will perform nursing assessments, diagnosis, care plan, and
implementation of treatment for all assigned patients
· You will perform initial triage evaluation and assign acuity level to
patients;
· You will administer treatments, medications, and procedures within scope of
practice
· You will participate in coordination of care with management staff, team
leader, physicians, department staff and ancillary services
· You will be responsible for delegation of duties to technical support staff
maintaining accountability of delegation.
What qualifications you will need:
· Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing
· Licensure: Current KY RN or Compact State License in state of residence
· BLS obtained within 90 days of employment
Frankfort Regional Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services
for over 40 years. We give patient’s access to trained physicians and advanced
technology. Our 170+ bed hospital is one of the region’s leading acute care
facilities in Central Kentucky. Frankfort Regional has built an excellent
reputation for outstanding subspecialty services. In addition, we have an
exceptional network of quality primary care physicians in both family practice
and internal medicine. We are consistently named as one of the Best Places to
Work in Kentucky.
At Frankfort Regional Medical Center, our care like family culture extends to
our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other
because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and
most compassionate way.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical
Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years,
HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of
charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
“Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal
growth, we encourage you to apply for our RN Step Down opening. We promptly
review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for
interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
_We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We
do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status._
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