Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Advanced Care
About The Position
Methodist Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse to join its Cardiovascular Advanced Care team. The RN manages patient care in partnership with patients, caregivers, groups, and other providers to achieve the shared goal of safe, quality health care. Care may be delivered directly by the RN or coordinated and supervised when delegated to Nursing Assistants and other unlicensed assistive personnel. The Advanced Care Unit is a 20-bed unit serving acutely or chronically ill patients who require close observation, management, and monitoring. Patients include those with acute myocardial infarctions, unstable arrhythmias, temporary pacemakers, respiratory distress requiring BiPAP or high-flow oxygen, gastrointestinal bleeding, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary hypertension, and vascular surgery needs such as carotid endarterectomies, lower-extremity bypasses, and endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm procedures. Nurse-patient ratios are 3:1 or 2:1. New hires receive individualized orientation, ECCO, and ACLS certification. The schedule is 0.75 FTE, straight overnight 12-hour shifts, and every third weekend.
Requirements
- Completion of an associate, baccalaureate, or master’s degree program in Nursing.
- Valid Minnesota Registered Nurse license.
- BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred; generally expected to be obtained within two years of hire.
- Recommended 1+ year of acute care hospital RN experience.
- Knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure patient safety.
- Excellent critical-thinking, multitasking, and prioritizing skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage episodes of patient care in partnership with patients, caregivers, groups, and other providers to deliver safe, quality health care.
- Provide direct patient care or coordinate and supervise care delegated to Nursing Assistants and other unlicensed assistive personnel.
- Observe, manage, and monitor acute or chronically ill patients in the Advanced Care Unit.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Retirement program
- Time away from work
- Insurance options
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Onsite clinic
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
