RN Cardiac Procedural Unit

St Anthony Hospital•Lakewood, CO

17h•$37 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

The RN works in the 3rd Floor Cardiac Post-Procedural Unit (CPU) at CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital, a 16-bed unit providing high-acuity care to post-operative open-heart patients and patients undergoing structural cardiac procedures. The role facilitates communication and collaboration among the healthcare team and the patient and family to meet patients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs through compassionate, patient-centered care. The RN promotes patient health, well-being, and safety by using the nursing process and following patient-care standards, guidelines, and the State Nurse Practice Act. The position includes assessing patient needs, developing and implementing plans of care, performing therapeutic and diagnostic interventions, maintaining accurate and confidential records, advocating for patient rights and safety, and educating patients and families. The schedule is two 12-hour shifts per week, with rotating weekends and holidays. A $20,000 sign-on bonus and up to $8,000 in relocation assistance are available to eligible new hires.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing, nursing diploma, or equivalent by endorsement.
RN license in the state of employment.
Ability to perform medium work, exerting or lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
One year of experience.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs through observation, interviews, and review of medical records and clinical data; evaluate responses and intervene to support optimal outcomes.
Develop and implement patient plans of care, observe outcomes, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in accordance with nursing standards.
Perform therapeutic and diagnostic interventions, including IVs, incision and wound care, medication administration, catheterization, and specimen collection.
Maintain patient charts and records confidentially, documenting status, interventions, responses, and outcomes accurately and promptly.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate errors, and support decision-making.
Promote, advocate for, and collaborate to protect each patient’s health, safety, and rights.
Assess patient and family readiness, needs, and ability to learn; provide education and evaluate its effectiveness.
Facilitate communication and collaboration with the healthcare team and the patient and family to address patients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.