Registered Nurse Cardiac Care Stepdown

Bonus Information Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process. Bonus Amount $20,000 Bonus Information Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process. Overview Department: Stepdown (Cardiac Care Unit - Progressive Care) Shift’s Available: Days Employment Type: FullTime Hours: 12-hour shifts – 7:00am to 7:00pm Location: Providence Medical Center - Kansas City, KS The Stepdown Registered Nurse specializes in providing care for patients who are recovering from cardiac procedures, surgeries, or events like heart attacks.The Step-Down RN offer an intermediate level of care between the ICU and the general medical-surgical floor.Step-Down Nurses are responsible for close monitoring, medication administration, patient education, and care coordination. Responsibilities Delivers decisive, high-acuity patient care while closely monitoring patients, and care coordination for optimal patient outcomes. Monitor patients' cardiac status, vital signs, and telemetry data to detect any changes or abnormalities, which is crucial for patients recovering from cardiac procedures, heart attacks, or other cardiac conditions Administer medications as prescribed by physicians, including intravenous drugs, cardiac medications, and pain management medications Perform assessments of patients' cardiac status, including physical assessments, review medical histories, and evaluate symptoms Provide education to patients and their families about cardiac conditions, treatment plans, medications, lifestyle modifications, and self-care practices React promptly to cardiac emergencies, including arrhythmias, cardiac arrests, or respiratory distress, necessitating immediate implementation of emergency procedures, administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and aiding in defibrillation and other crucial life-saving measures Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

Must have current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State. BLS upon hire and maintain current. Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred. ACLS within 30 days of hire and maintained current. Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Health, dental, and vision insurance options Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Bereavement leave , FMLA and other leave options Employer 401K options Tuition reimbursement options Life, disability, and other insurance options Many other amazing benefits Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: #J-18808-Ljbffr Providence Medical Center