Registered Nurse (RN) Step Down - Days
Job Description
About the Role
Join University Hospitals as a Registered Nurse (RN) Step Down - Days in United States. A Brief Overview The UH Lake West Step Down Unit is a fast paced 30 bed unit that specializes in providing care to stable but critically ill patients of varying acuity. This unit is comprised of both private and semi-private rooms which are broken down into three Pods.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Requirements
- to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.
- Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
- Education (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Required) or (MN) Master in Nursing (Required) Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of nursing process and practice.
- (Required proficiency) Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie.
Benefits & Compensation
- Signing bonus: $8,000.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus. Work with University Hospitals in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Nurse (RN) Step Down - Days at University Hospitals a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Step Down Nursing registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Step Down Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context
This Step Down Nursing position at University Hospitals is open to registered nurse candidates.
Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Nursing Process, Relationship Based Nursing Care, Technical Equipment Use, Clear Communication, Effective Collaboration, Leadership, Patient Care, Clinical Operations. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Step Down Nursing role.
Core responsibilities: The role involves implementing the nursing process by delivering effective relationship-based care and demonstrating technical skills to ensure safe practice and positive patient outcomes. Responsibilities also include clear communication, effective collaboration to optimize care and operations, and...
Benefits package: $8,000 sign-on bonus. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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