RN - Cardiac Progressive Care
About The Position
Rust Medical Center is hiring a registered nurse for its Cardiac Step-Down unit. The unit primarily serves cardiac patients who need telemetry monitoring for cardiovascular disorders, including arrhythmias and heart failure. It also cares for patients recovering from myocardial infarction, coronary intervention, and electrophysiology procedures. The team provides quality care through a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach. The RN provides comprehensive, professional inpatient care and personalized discharge planning to address patients’ outpatient needs. Applications are welcome from new graduates and experienced RNs. New graduates can participate in a mandatory nurse residency program featuring monthly seminars, peer-to-peer debriefing, support groups and mentoring, and rounding.
Requirements
- Associate degree in nursing from an accredited academic nursing program; a degree from an accredited academic nursing program is preferred.
- Registered Nurse license for New Mexico or a compact state.
- BLS certification required at the time of hire.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates and experienced RNs are both welcome to apply.
- New graduates may participate in the mandatory Nurse Residency Program.
Responsibilities
- Provide specialized, patient-focused care to patients requiring telemetry monitoring for cardiovascular disorders, including cardiac arrhythmias and heart failure.
- Care for patients recovering from myocardial infarction, coronary intervention, and electrophysiology procedures.
- Provide comprehensive professional care during inpatient stays.
- Develop personalized discharge plans to meet patients’ outpatient needs.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide quality care.
Benefits
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
- Staff Safety wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern.
- Differentials for night and weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and various lead roles for eligible positions.
- Malpractice liability insurance.
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
- Wellness program with free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.
- EPIC electronic charting system.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
