Stepdown Unit Registered Nurse

Providence • Kansas City, KS

108d

About The Position

We are seeking a Step-Down Unit RN, sometimes referred to as our Step-Down RN or Step-Down Cardiac Nurse. A Step-Down RN is a registered nurse who specializes in providing care for patients who are recovering from cardiac procedures, surgeries, or events like heart attacks. The Step-Down RN offers an intermediate level of care between the ICU and the general medical-surgical floor. Step-Down Nurses are responsible for close monitoring, medication administration, patient education, and care coordination.

Requirements

• Must have current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State.
• BCLS upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS within 30 days of hire and maintained current.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients' cardiac status, vital signs, and telemetry data to detect any changes or abnormalities.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays.
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options.
• Employer 401K options.
• Tuition reimbursement options.
• Life, disability, and other insurance options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals