Stepdown Unit Registered Nurse

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.

Bonus Options: Up to a $20,000 (Paid out as stipends every 90 days)

Shift's Available: Days

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 12hr options - Self Schedule

Location: Saint John Hospital - Leavenworth, 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):

• 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

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