Stepdown Unit Registered Nurse

St. John's Hospital•Leavenworth, KS

11d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Stepdown Unit Registered Nurse, also referred to as our Cardiac Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) or CCU RN. The Cardiac Nurse plays a critical role in attending to patients with heart conditions, cardiac issues, and associated illnesses, provide tailored care to enhance recovery and enhance quality of life. The Stepdown Unit RN merges skills from ICU and Med/Surg to accurately care for patients.

Requirements

Current and valid state RN License.
Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
Minimum of one year as a staff RN in acute care hospital, critical care preferred.

Nice To Haves

Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.
Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor patients' cardiac status, vital signs, and telemetry data to detect any changes or abnormalities, which is crucial for patients recovering from cardiac procedures, heart attacks, or other cardiac conditions
Administer medications as prescribed by physicians, including intravenous drugs, cardiac medications, and pain management medications
Perform assessments of patients' cardiac status, including physical assessments, review medical histories, and evaluate symptoms
Provide education to patients and their families about cardiac conditions, treatment plans, medications, lifestyle modifications, and self-care practices
React promptly to cardiac emergencies, including arrhythmias, cardiac arrests, or respiratory distress, necessitating immediate implementation of emergency procedures, administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and aiding in defibrillation and other crucial life-saving measures