Charge Nurse - Cardiac Step Down
About The Position
Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a Charge RN for its 38-bed Cardiac Step Down Unit. The unit provides specialized, patient-focused care to people requiring telemetry monitoring for cardiovascular disorders, including arrhythmias and heart failure. It also cares for patients recovering from myocardial infarction, coronary intervention, pacemaker implantation, and electrophysiology procedures; approximately half of the unit’s patients receive progressive-care-level care. The interdisciplinary team provides inpatient care and personalized discharge planning to address patients’ outpatient needs. The position is full-time, with an FTE of 0.90, and works 12-hour day shifts. The listed compensation range is $42.69 to $61.17. The job is non-exempt.
Requirements
- At least one year of nursing experience.
- Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited academic nursing program; a program under conditional status may be approved by the system CNO.
- New Mexico or Compact State nursing license.
- BLS certification required at time of hire.
- ACLS certification for inpatient progressive and critical care units.
Nice To Haves
- Specialty certifications in the area of practice are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient-focused specialized care to patients requiring telemetry monitoring for cardiovascular disorders, including cardiac arrhythmias and heart failure.
- Care for patients recovering from myocardial infarction, coronary intervention, pacemaker implantation, and electrophysiology procedures.
- Provide care to progressive-care patients using a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach.
- Provide comprehensive professional inpatient care and personalized discharge planning to meet outpatient needs.
Benefits
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
- Staff Safety wearable badge for quickly and discreetly calling for help when safety is a concern.
- Differentials for night and weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and eligible lead roles.
- Malpractice liability insurance.
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
- Employee wellness program with free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
