About this role
Overview
We are seeking a Step-Down Unit RN, sometimes referred to as our Step-Down RN or Step-Down Cardiac Nurse. A Step-Down RN is a registered nurse who 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.
Bonus Options: up to $20,000
Shift’s Available: Nights
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours: 12-hour shifts – 7:00pm to 7:00am
Location: Providence Medical Center - Kansas City, KS
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
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
- 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
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
- Must have current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State.
- BCLS upon hire and maintain current.
Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- ACLS within 30 days of hire and maintained current.
Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:
- Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
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Employment Status
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NightsEqual Employment Opportunity
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Other facts
About Providence Medical Center
Located near I-435 and Parallel Parkway, minutes from Nebraska Furniture Mart and Cabela’s, Providence Medical Center is home to innovative health care, quality physicians and compassionate staff. The medical center provides an extensive array of diagnostic and treatment services including surgery, heart and vascular care, Spine Center, Joint Center and Sleep Disorders Center. Also located on campus are Providence Place, a skilled and rehabilitative care center and the Doctors Building. Providence is affiliated with Saint John Hospital, Leavenworth, Kan. and Prime Healthcare Services.
Job openings can be found at www.primehealthcare.com/careers
What you'll do
- The Step-Down RN is responsible for monitoring patients' cardiac status and administering medications as prescribed. They also provide education to patients and families about cardiac conditions and react promptly to emergencies.
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