RN - Stepdown

Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Stepdown

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for our Cardiac Stepdown Unit. This position involves providing high-quality care for cardiac patients and working within a dynamic healthcare environment.

General Information

• Number of Beds: 30
• Patient Ratio: 5-6 : 1
• Unit Staffing: Unit clerk on days, 2-3 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) for day & night shifts, Nursing Supervisor, Hospitalists
• Type of Equipment: Welch Allyn vitals neuron, Novameter glucose, Philips Telemetry, and MP2s
• Documentation System: Meditech-HCA version
• Medications: WOW with med drawers, PyxisES dispensing system
• Scheduling Requirements: Equivalent of every other weekend (4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule)
• Floating Policy: May float to other medical/surgical areas such as general medical/surgical, orthopedic, progressive care unit (PCU), and surgical units with oncology as needed.

Patient Experience Responsibilities

• Engage in bedside rounding and hourly rounding utilizing the 5 P's.
• Communicate with PCTs regarding patient needs at the beginning and during shifts.
• Check glass board for department focus areas and utilize available resources for updates.

Qualifications

• Required Certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Preferred Experience: Cardiac knowledge is preferred.
• Advanced Skills Needed: Familiarity with Heparin, Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, and Amiodarone drips.
• Procedures Performed: Chest tube management, wound vac management, and EKGs as necessary.

Dress Code

Registered Nurses are required to wear navy scrubs, while Patient Care Technicians must wear ceil blue scrubs. A jacket may be worn if desired. Plain t-shirts in white, blue, grey, or black are permissible underneath but must not feature graphics. Artificial nails or gel nail polish are not allowed.

Unit Guidelines/Policies

• Documentation of telemetry application is required, including rhythm strip acknowledgment in each patient chart per shift.
• Abide by the NO PASS ZONE policy for bed alarms, call lights, and IV alarms.

Awards and Recognition

This unit values recognition and professional development, featuring various awards such as Daisy and Bee Awards, as well as iHEAL nominations. We also share experiences and successes through our unit's social media presence.

Unit Leadership

The team is supported by Charge Nurses with extensive experience, including those with up to 39 years in nursing. Our approach fosters shared governance within the unit and facility, promoting collaboration and team-based decision-making.