Provide specialized nursing care to patients transitioning from intensive care to general medical-surgical units.
Monitor and assess patients' vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and respiratory status in the step-down unit.
Administer medications, perform procedures, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Educate patients and families on post-intensive care recovery, medication management, and self-care techniques.
Communicate effectively with healthcare team members to facilitate patient progress and optimize outcomes in the step-down unit.