RN - 38696159

Mercy Hospital Springfield • Springfield, MO

4d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Tele provides comprehensive patient care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse monitors and coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to support patient comfort and quality of care, maintains accountability for care provided, evaluates the effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers, and ensures patient rights and confidentiality.

This is a 13-week assignment on a 31-bed Cardiac Tele unit. The schedule is nights, 1900–0700, with 36 or 48 guaranteed hours per week. Weekend hours are required as determined by the facility, and the nurse will float on a rotational basis. There are no call requirements. The role follows the state's Nurse Practice Act and professional care standards.

Requirements

• Current RN license, eligibility for licensure in the state, or current licensure in the state.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• NIHSS certification; it may be submitted later but must be obtained before the start date.
• One year of experience in Cardiac Tele.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing and walking for most of the shift; bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance as necessary; pushing, pulling, and gripping up to 50 lbs.; and minimal kneeling or crawling.
• Availability for night shifts and weekend hours as required by the facility.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive patient care.
• Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to support patient comfort and quality of care.
• Maintain professional accountability for the provision of patient care.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers.
• Coordinate patient care with various departments.
• Ensure patient rights and confidentiality are maintained.
• Float on a rotational basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed