RN PCU Full-time
Prime Healthcare

Cardiac Stepdown RN

Prime Healthcare Gadsden, AL 35901, US

Bonus Amount

20000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Department:  DOU

Shift’s Available:   Days ($2 to $6 differential in pay)

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 7:00am to 7:00pm

Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center - Gadsden, AL

 

We are seeking a Telemetry Registered Nurse, also known as a Cardiac Stepdown registered nurse who specializes in providing care for patients who are recovering from cardiac procedures, surgeries, or events like heart attacks. They offer an intermediate level of care between the ICU and the general medical-surgical floor. These nurses are responsible for close monitoring, medication administration, patient education, and care coordination. 

 

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

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have: 

  • Current valid State Registered Nurse License.
  • Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.
  • Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
  • Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.
  • Minimum of one year experience as a staff RN in acute care hospital, critical care preferred.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

 

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

  • Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
  • RN-C within 2 years of hire preferred

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

 

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

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

 

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