Registered Nurse Stepdown Care Unit

Your future role at a glance

Location: Destin, FL

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast

Department: Stepdown Intermediate Care

Schedule: Night | Full - Time

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Deliver high-quality nursing care in accordance with organizational policies and protocols, while accurately noting and carrying out physician and nursing orders.
• Implement, monitor, and adapt individualized care plans while continuously tracking, recording, and communicating changes in patient condition.
• Serve as the primary coordinator across all medical disciplines to ensure seamless, holistic, and well-coordinated patient care.
• Assess, anticipate, and coordinate patient discharge needs in active collaboration with members of the healthcare team, patients, and their families.
• What minimum qualifications you'll need

• Required Credential(s): BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

• Deliver high-quality nursing care in accordance with organizational policies and protocols, while accurately noting and carrying out physician and nursing orders.
• Implement, monitor, and adapt individualized care plans while continuously tracking, recording, and communicating changes in patient condition.
• Serve as the primary coordinator across all medical disciplines to ensure seamless, holistic, and well-coordinated patient care.
• Assess, anticipate, and coordinate patient discharge needs in active collaboration with members of the healthcare team, patients, and their families.