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. Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates. This evergreen posting supports ongoing and future hiring needs.
Requirements
- Minimum Associate Degree: Degree from accredited academic nursing program preferred
- Registered Nurse-NM, State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
- BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates have the opportunity to participate in our mandatory residency program, which includes monthly seminars led by the Nurse Residency Team, peer-to-peer debriefing sessions, support groups/mentoring, and rounding.
- The Nurse Residency Program is an added benefit designed to support your transition into practice
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 to approximately 50% regular progressive care-type patients.
- Utilize a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
- Provide comprehensive, professional patient care during the inpatient stay.
- Conduct personalized discharge planning to meet outpatient needs.
Benefits
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
- Wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
- Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
