Cardiac Care Nurse (Days)
Facility: St. John's Hospital
Location: US-KS-Leavenworth
ID: 2024-176003
Category: RN
Position Type: Full Time
Shift: Days
Job Type: Non-Exempt
Overview
At Saint John Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint John Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!
In addition to acute care services, Saint John Hospital specializes in 24/7 emergency care, senior behavioral health, skilled nursing, ambulatory care, including outpatient surgical services, imaging services including 3D mammography, Diagnostic Imaging and Ultrasound, Rehabilitation Services including Physical, Occupational and Speech/Language Therapy and Audiology. Saint John is certified as an Advanced Disease-Specific Care for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Saint John is 5-star rated for Treatment of Sepsis (2018-2020) and Treatment of Heart Failure (2020) by Healthgrades.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a Cardiac Care Nurse (Days), internally referred to as our Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) Registered Nurse (RN) at Saint John Hospital a member of Prime Healthcare. The Cardiac Nurse plays a critical role in attending to patients with heart conditions, cardiac issues, and associated illnesses, providing tailored care to enhance recovery and improve quality of life.
Bonus Options: Up to a $20,000 (Paid out as stipends every 90 days)
Shift's Available: Days (Self-Schedule)
Employment Type: Full Time
If you have experience as a Registered Nurse in Med/Surg, Telemetry, Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Cardiac Care, or Emergency Department, you are encouraged to apply!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
- Monitor patient's cardiac status, vital signs, and telemetry data to detect any changes or abnormalities.
- Administer medications as prescribed by physicians, including intravenous drugs and cardiac medications.
- Perform assessments of patient's cardiac status, including physical assessments and evaluation of symptoms.
- Provide education to patients and their families about cardiac conditions and treatment plans.
- React promptly to cardiac emergencies, including arrhythmias and cardiac arrests.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.
- Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
- Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
- Minimum of one year as a staff RN in acute care hospital, critical care preferred.
- Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
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