What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Stepdown position at Providence Medical Center?
Bonus Amount
$20,000
Bonus Information
Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.
Overview
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. Th e Step-Down RN offer an intermediate level of care between the ICU and the general medical-surgical floor. Step-Down N urses are responsible for close monitoring, medication administration, patient education, and care coordination.
Shift’s Available: Days
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours: 12-hour shifts – 7:00am to 7:00pm
Location: Providence Medical Center - Kansas City, KS
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
Education, Work Experience & Qualifications:
Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Days
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
$20,000
Bonus Information
Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.
Overview
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. Th e Step-Down RN offer an intermediate level of care between the ICU and the general medical-surgical floor. Step-Down N urses are responsible for close monitoring, medication administration, patient education, and care coordination.
Shift’s Available: Days
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours: 12-hour shifts – 7:00am to 7:00pm
Location: Providence Medical Center - Kansas City, KS
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
- 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
- Many other amazing benefits
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
- M onitor 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
- A dminister medications as prescribed by physicians, including intravenous drugs, cardiac medications, and pain management medications
- P erform assessments of patients' cardiac status, including physical assessments, review medical histories, and evaluate symptoms
- P rovide 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
Education, Work Experience & Qualifications:
- 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.
- Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Days
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf