RN Cardiovascular

Cardiac Stepdown/PCU Nurse

Note: Local candidates will not be considered. Applicants must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position.

Cardiac experience is required. Stepdown/PCU experience. Need candidates familiar with chest tubes, drips + half med/surg half step down. Cardiac rehab and pre/post procedures as well as cardiac stabilizations. Located in our newer tower. Monitors in rooms. Unit is a mixed Cardiovascular floor with 24 beds-12 Step-Down and 12 Med-Surg. Must have Cardiac unit with step down experience. May be asked to interpret EKG, monitor Rhythms and rates, as well collaborate with Cardiac rehab, education, and discharge planning.

Required Skills & Experience

-One year of experience. -Knowledge of professional nursing theories, practices, techniques, and procedures. -Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques. -Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees. -Good verbal and written communication skills. -Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors. -Some computer skills.

Required Education

-Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.

Preferred Education

-Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

-Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC). -Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association. -ACLS (American Heart Association).

General Description

Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. -Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients. -Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician order on assigned patients. -Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment. -Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary. -Administers medication as prescribed. Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products. -Delivers patient care competently. -Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge. -Informs patient and family of hospital procedures. -Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel. -Delegates tasks to support staff.