Registered Nurse - Cardiac Unit

UnityPoint Health•Rock Island, IL

About The Position

Join a high-performing Cardiac Unit where your skills save lives and your voice is valued. Work alongside an exceptional interdisciplinary team, deliver cutting-edge, compassionate care, and practice at the top of your license in a culture rooted in the ANA Code of Ethics, UnityPoint Health’s Philosophy of Nursing, and a strong Professional Nurse Practice Model, The Cardiac Treatment Unit (CTU) is a specialized unit providing 24/7 care for patients with acute and unstable cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and severe angina. The CTU uses advanced telemetry for continuous monitoring and is staffed by highly trained cardiac professionals who respond quickly to changes in patient condition. Patients may require intensive treatments, procedures, or surgical intervention to stabilize and support recovery. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program . Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family . With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Requirements

Education: Diploma from an RN program.
License(s)/Certification(s): Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in primary state.
Must apply within 90 days for licensure in secondary state.
Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Must possess and maintain ACLS

Responsibilities

Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.
Develops an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.
Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient’s and their families’ age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.