Registered Nurse, Step-Down/Cardiac Unit - Full time

16093000 Description

Summary :

The IMC Step-Down / Cardiac Unit is a 36-private bed unit that specializes in cardiac care for patients who have had open heart surgery.

We see cardiovascular / thoracic patients and families that are post CABG, heart caths, valve replacements, thoracotomies, and many other cardiothoracic surgical procedures.

We also see general medical surgical patients that may have a primary cardiac diagnosis / history with co-morbidities that may need telemetry monitoring, as well as those patients needing critical cardiac drips.

On our unit, we train our staff to detect medical issues before they become a problem, so they can respond to those emergent situations quickly and confidently.

We have many opportunities for assessments, patient / family teaching, IVs, wound care, lab value analysis and medication administration / management.

Our beds are in high demand, are typically full, and our staff is rarely cancelled. We offer flexible scheduling and promote a team environment.

We encourage communication and collaboration in an environment that is engaging and rewarding for our health care professionals, as well the patients on our unit.

Requirements :

A. Education / Skills

Graduate of a State Board School of Nursing or equivalent.

B. Experience

1 year of RN experience required.

C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas.

AHA BLS within two (2) weeks of employment

ACLS required within eight (8) weeks of employment

Arrhythmia Recognition Course within eight ( 8 ) weeks of employment

Work Type : Full Time

Full Time

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