Pulmonary Stepdown Registered Nurse

Mission Health Hickory, North Carolina, US

About the Role

Mission Health in Asheville, NC seeks a Pulmonary Stepdown Registered Nurse to provide specialized care for patients with complex pulmonary conditions on a progressive care unit. The RN will perform comprehensive assessments, manage ventilators and high-flow oxygen, titrate IV medications, and monitor telemetry. Responsibilities include care planning, patient and family education, coordination with respiratory therapists and physicians, and adherence to evidence-based protocols. Mission Health offers advanced technology, strong preceptorship, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative, patient-centered environment focused on quality and safety.

Responsibilities

  • Provide nursing care to pulmonary patients on stepdown unit
  • Monitor ventilators and high-flow oxygen
  • Coordinate with respiratory therapists and physicians

Qualifications

  • RN license
  • BLS/ACLS
  • 2+ years in pulmonary/stepdown

Required Skills

Ventilator management Telemetry monitoring IV medication administration patient education care coordination

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