Registered Nurse I

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

1d•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. Functions independently and accountable for utilizing the nursing process. Coordinates the care for a group of patients with the Multidisciplinary Team. Delegates tasks appropriately. Identifies hospital resources. Serves as a clinical resource for new employees. Demonstrates positive formal or informal leadership within unit or department.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Delivering high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing complex cardiovascular and interventional procedures
Managing acute and critical diagnoses
Functioning independently and accountable for utilizing the nursing process
Coordinating the care for a group of patients with the Multidisciplinary Team
Delegating tasks appropriately
Identifying hospital resources
Serving as a clinical resource for new employees
Demonstrating positive formal or informal leadership within unit or department