Cardiac Care RN

Overview Bonus Options : Up to a $20,000 Ask us about details... Shifts Available : Days Employment Type : Full Time Hours : 12-hour options - Self Schedule (7am to 7pm) Location : St Joseph Medical Center - Kansas City, MO We are seeking a Cardiac Care 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, providing tailored care to enhance recovery and enhance quality of life. 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 401(k) options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits Full benefits at Prime Healthcare : https : / / www.primehealthcare.com / careers / benefits Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but are 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 and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Basic arrhythmia interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintained.
• Previous acute care hospital experience is preferred.
• Ventilator management experience preferred.
• Medical-Surgical Nurse-Board Certified (RN-BC) or similar certification preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) 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