RN, CVRU - FT, Nights

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 - Various
• Associate Degree

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing complex cardiovascular and interventional procedures.
• Manage acute and critical diagnoses.
• Utilize the nursing process independently and accountably.
• Coordinate patient care with the Multidisciplinary Team.
• Delegate tasks appropriately.
• Identify hospital resources.
• Serve as a clinical resource for new employees.
• Demonstrate positive formal or informal leadership within the unit or department.

What This Job Offers

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