Registered Nurse Stepdown

Prime Healthcare Kansas City, KS 66112, US

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. The Step-Down RN offer 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. 

Shift’s Available:  Days

Employment Type: Per Diem

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:

Medical insurance options

Employer 401K options

Flexible scheduling options

Many other amazing benefits

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

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

Qualifications

Education, Work Experience & Qualifications:

Must have current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State.
BCLS upon hire and maintain current.

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

ACLS within 30 days of hire and maintained current.

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
BSN preferred

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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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

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