RN - Cardiac Step Down
About The Position
Presbyterian is hiring an RN for their Cardiac Step Down unit. This unit is comprised of a 38-bed unit committed to the health of our patients by providing the highest level of care using a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach. The unit provides patient-focused, specialized care to patients requiring telemetry monitoring for various cardiovascular disorders, including cardiac arrhythmias and heart failure. Patients recovering from myocardial infarction, coronary intervention, pacemaker implantation and electrophysiology procedures are also cared for on this unit. Our unit also has approximately 50% regular progressive care-type patients. Cardiac Progressive Unit provides quality care to all its patient populations through a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach. Comprehensive, professional patient care is provided during the inpatient stay, followed by personalized discharge planning to meet outpatient needs.
Requirements
- Associates degree in nursing required.
- State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License.
- BLS certification required for all RN roles.
- ACLS certification required for Emergency Department, Critical Care, Cardiovascular Lab, GI Lab, Interventional Radiology, Progressive Care, Surgical Services Pre-Op and Recovery Room.
- NRP certification required for Family Birthing Center, Labor and Delivery, Neonatal Intensive Care, Mother/Baby Care.
- PALS certification required for Children Services, Cardiovascular Lab, Emergency Department, GI Lab, Interventional Radiology, Surgical Services Pre-Op and Recovery Room.
- Required Certification from either AHA, ASHI, or Red Cross.
Nice To Haves
- Degree from accredited academic nursing program preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient-focused, specialized care to patients requiring telemetry monitoring for various cardiovascular disorders, including cardiac arrhythmias and heart failure.
- Care for patients recovering from myocardial infarction, coronary intervention, pacemaker implantation and electrophysiology procedures.
- Provide care for approximately 50% regular progressive care-type patients.
- Utilize a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to provide quality care.
- Provide comprehensive, professional patient care during the inpatient stay.
- Engage in personalized discharge planning to meet outpatient needs.
Benefits
- Mandatory residency program for new graduates (includes monthly seminars, peer-to-peer debriefing sessions, support groups/mentoring, and rounding).
- Educational and career development options.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Certification reimbursement.
- Scholarship opportunities.
- Staff Safety (wearable badge for discreet help calls).
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts.
- Differentials for higher education.
- Differentials for certifications.
- Differentials for various lead roles (for eligible positions).
- Malpractice liability insurance.
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
- Wellness program (free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, 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
