Cardiac Step Down Nurse

Competitive Sign-On Bonus available for all qualified candidates. As a Cardiac Step Down Nurse, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn – whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing. Job Summary and Qualifications The Progressive Care Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care. In collaboration with medical providers, the RN provides pre-operative and post-operative nursing care. The RN serves as an advocate for patients to support an unparalleled patient experience. What you will do in this role Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status. Perform procedures or other functions as ordered by the medical provider. Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner. Perform the administration of prescribed medications and monitor response. Maintain a knowledge of medications, procedures, and equipment used in the care of cardiac and medical-surgical patients. Qualifications Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date. Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date. Registered Nurse (RN) credential required. Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or Registered Nurse Diploma. No travel required. One year of acute care experience required. Benefits TriStar Centennial Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services. Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services. Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence. Saving and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling. Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing. Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts. Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr TriStar Centennial Medical Center