Registered Nurse Stepdown

We are seeking a Step-Down Unit RN, a registered nurse who specializes in providing care for patients recovering from cardiac procedures, surgeries, or events like heart attacks. The Step-Down RN offers an intermediate level of care between the ICU and the general medical-surgical floor.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State.
• BCLS certification upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS certification within 30 days of hire and maintain current.

Qualifications

• Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Schedule

Per Diem, 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM to 7:00 PM).

Benefits

• Medical insurance options
• Employer 401K options
• Flexible scheduling options
• Many other benefits (see Prime Healthcare Benefits)

Location: Providence Medical Center - Kansas City, KS