Cardiac Care Nurse (Days)

Overview

At Saint John Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint John Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

In addition to acute care services, Saint John Hospital specializes in 24/7 emergency care, senior behavioral health, skilled nursing, ambulatory care, including outpatient surgical services, imaging services including 3D mammography, Diagnostic Imaging and Ultrasound, Rehabilitation Services including Physical, Occupational and Speech/Language Therapy and Audiology. Saint John is certified as an Advanced Disease-Specific Care for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Saint John is 5-star rated for Treatment of Sepsis (2018-2020) and Treatment of Heart Failure (2020) by Healthgrades. The hospital is a part of Prime Healthcare Services and affiliated with Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. To learn more, visitwww.saintjohnleavenworth.comor call 913-680-6000.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOCKnowYourRightsscreenreader1020.pdf

Responsibilities

We are seeking aCardiac Care Nurse (Days), internally referred to as our Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) Registered Nurse (RN) at Saint John Hospital a member of Prime Healthcare. 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.

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

Shift’s Available: Days(Self-Schedule)

Employment Type:Full Time

If you have experience as a Registered Nurse in Med/Surg, Telemetry, Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Cardiac Care, or Emergency Department, you are encouraged to apply!

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

monitor patient’s cardiac status, vital signs, and telemetry data to detect any changes or abnormalities, which is crucial for patients needing cardiac drips, insulin drips, unstable drug/alcohol withdraw, heart attacks, or other cardiac conditions

administer medications as prescribed by physicians, including intravenous drugs, cardiac medications, and pain management medications

perform assessments of patient’s 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, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

current and valid state RN License

current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current

completion of Critical Care Course preferred

Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire

current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current

minimum of one year as a staff RN in acute care hospital, critical care preferred

Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

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FacilitySt. Johns Hospital

LocationUS-KS-Leavenworth

ID2024-176003

CategoryRN

Position TypeFull Time

ShiftDays

Job TypeNon-Exempt