Cardiac Care Unit Registered Nurse (Per Diem)

Overview

 

This is a Per Diem Position. 

 

As the state's first private hospital, Saint John Hospital is a full-service, community hospital in Leavenworth, Kansas. It has garnered five stars from Healthgrades for its treatment of sepsis, and it consistently receives the highest accolades for health care quality and safety. The hospital offers innovative medical care, employs excellent doctors, and has a compassionate staff that offers a 24/7 emergency room, outpatient surgical services, primary care clinic, intensive care unit, and skilled nursing care unit. The hospital also carries on the legacy of the Leavenworth sisters and will continue to deliver exceptional care to the surrounding community.

We are committed to providing Outstanding Benefits to our employees. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• Outstanding Medical Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• 401k
• and so much more….

Come Join a Team of dedicated Healthcare Workers!!!

 

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/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

 

 

Responsibilities

e are seeking a Cardiac Care Nurse (PRN), 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.

 

Shift’s Available:  Days/Nights

Employment Type: PRN (Self-Schedule)

 

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 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. #LI-DV1