Cardiac Step Down RN Registered Nurse
About The Position
The Cardiac Step Down/Progressive Care (PCU) Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care. In collaboration with medical providers, the nurse provides pre-operative and post-operative nursing care and advocates for patients to support an excellent patient experience. The role includes assessing patients, performing ordered procedures and functions, administering and documenting care and medications, monitoring responses, and maintaining knowledge of medications, procedures, and equipment used with cardiac and medical-surgical patients. This is a full-time night-shift position. Shifts are 12 hours, approximately 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with rotating weekends and holidays required. Career growth opportunities include hospital-sponsored certification programs with monetary incentives and cross-training in areas such as leadership and other specialties.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; an Associate's Degree in Nursing or higher is required.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice and/or hold an active Compact/Multi-State RN license.
- Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification.
- Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Health Care Provider certification; may be obtained within 30 days of hire or transfer.
- At least 6 months of previous RN work experience.
- Availability for 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, including rotating weekends and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in pursuing Medical-Surgical Nursing Certifications Board (MSNCB) FailSafe Certification Program for the CMSRN exam or other relevant certifications.
- Interest in cross-training opportunities, including leadership and other specialties.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting changes in status.
- Perform procedures and other functions as ordered by the medical provider.
- Document care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
- Administer prescribed medications and monitor patient response.
- Maintain knowledge of medications, procedures, and equipment used in the care of cardiac and medical-surgical patients.
- Collaborate with medical providers to provide pre-operative and post-operative nursing care.
- Advocate for patients and support a high-quality patient experience.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage
- Free counseling and referral services
- Paid time off and paid family leave
- Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Fertility and family-building benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans
- Auto and home insurance
- Legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
