Stepdown Unit Registered Nurse

Overview

This position is eligible for a Sign On Bonus up to $20,000! This is a Full-time Day position!!!

Being committed to excellence and award-winning patient care, Providence Medical Center, in Kansas City, offers a wide array of diagnostic and extensive services, from emergency services, general surgery, heart and vascular care, The Spine Center, The Joint Center, and Maternity Services.

As an employee, you will be given the opportunity not only to give our patient's exceptional care but, the ability to grow within an organization that strives to give back to the community in which they serve.

We are committed to providing Outstanding Benefits to our employees. Here are just 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

We are in search of a skilled Critical Care Stepdown Registered Nurse to closely monitor the health of patients in our progressive care unit. You will be responsible for assessing changes in cardiac and other vital signs, starting life-saving interventions, and administering medication dose titration.

To guarantee success, the Critical Care Stepdown Registered Nurse must: conduct assessments of patients' conditions, including vital signs, cardiac rhythms, neurological status, respiratory status, and overall clinical stability, you will need to monitor changes in patients' conditions and respond promptly to any deterioration; utilize telemetry and other monitoring devices to continuously monitor patients' cardiac rhythms, oxygen saturation levels, blood pressure, and be willing to learn to recognize and interpret abnormalities in monitoring data; administer medications as directed by physicians, encompassing intravenous medications, antibiotics, pain management medications, and cardiac medications, while vigilantly monitoring patients for any adverse reactions or side effects; perform nursing interventions and treatments as ordered by physicians, such as wound care, catheter care, suctioning, and administration of oxygen therapy, which may include assisting with procedures; and adhere to evidence-based practice guidelines, hospital policies, and protocols related to patient care, infection control, and safety.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1.Must have current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State. 2.BCLS upon hire and maintain current.

3.Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred. 4.ACLS within 30 days of hire and maintained current.

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