As a PCT on the Stepdown Unit, you’ll support nurses in caring for patients who require closer monitoring than a traditional med‑surg setting. You’ll assist with hygiene, mobility, vital signs, documentation, and provide compassionate bedside care, including support for patients nearing the end of life. Your steady presence and attention to detail help ensure patients receive safe, high‑quality care during critical points in their recovery.
What You’ll Gain
Working on the Stepdown Unit gives you experience with complex medical‑surgical, cardiac, stroke, and sepsis patients — an ideal setting to build strong clinical judgment and hands‑on skills. You’ll strengthen vital signs, mobility support, patient monitoring, communication, and learn to recognize changes in patient status in a high‑acuity environment. The unit’s structured orientation, supportive leadership, and strong teamwork culture help you grow confidence quickly as a new member of the team.
What You’ll Do
About the Stepdown Unit
The Midtown Stepdown Unit is a 22‑bed unit specializing in ICU stepdown care for complex medical‑surgical, cardiac, stroke, and sepsis patients who require closer monitoring. Known for strong teamwork, structured orientation, and a healthy work environment, this unit is a great place to work.
Requirements
Deaconess Health System is the premiere provider of health care services to a population of more than 1.5 million in southwestern Indiana, western Kentucky and southeastern Illinois. Serving a population of more than 1.5 million residents, the system consists of 20 wholly owned, joint ventured, sponsored or affiliated hospital locations situated throughout the Tri-State.
Deaconess Health System is the largest employer in the tri-state region, and operates under the direction of a local board, with a local focus. Deaconess is widely recognized for its commitment to excellence. Named the #2 Hospital in Indiana by US News & World Report for the past six years, Deaconess was also named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers in 2022 and 2023, 2024 and 2025.
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