Stepdown Unit Registered Nurse

Overview

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 

 

 

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

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Current and valid state RN License.2. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. Completion of Critical Care Course preferred. 4. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current. 5. Minimum of one year as a staff RN in acute care hospital, critical care preferred.6. Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred. 7. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. 

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

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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