RN, Cardiovascular Recovery Unit - FT, Nights

Saint Luke's Health System • Lee's Summit, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Saint Luke's East Hospital is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the dynamic Cardiovascular Recovery Unit. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing complex cardiovascular and interventional procedures, as well as managing acute and critical diagnoses. The RN functions with a high degree of clinical judgement, accountability, and critical thinking while collaborating within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. The RN will care for patients with, but not limited to: Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), Pacemaker placement, Peripheral vascular procedures, Interventional radiology (IR) procedures, Respiratory failure, DKA/insulin drips, Post–STEMI recovery, and Other acute and complex cardiac and critical care diagnoses. In a hospital setting, the RN is accountable for utilizing the nursing process. Responsible for performing patient care, delegating patient care tasks and for supervision of other patient care staff. Responsible for coordinating the plan of care for a group of assigned patients and consulting with other members of the health care team when indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This clinical nurse demonstrates proficiency and abides by policies, rules, guidelines and procedures.

Requirements

• Less than 1 year of applicable experience
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Registered Nurse - Various
• Associate Degree

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing complex cardiovascular and interventional procedures
• Managing acute and critical diagnoses
• Performing patient care
• Delegating patient care tasks
• Supervising other patient care staff
• Coordinating the plan of care for a group of assigned patients
• Consulting with other members of the health care team when indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree