Job Information
Prime Healthcare Registered Nurse Stepdown in Kansas City, Kansas
Bonus Amount
$20,000
Bonus Information
Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.
Overview
We are seeking a Step-Down Unit RN , sometimes referred to as our Step-Down RN or Step-Down Cardiac Nurse . A Step-Down RN is a registered nurse who specializes in providing care for patients who are recovering from cardiac procedures, surgeries, or events like heart attacks. Th e Step-Down RN offer an intermediate level of care between the ICU and the general medical-surgical floor. Step-Down N urses are responsible for close monitoring, medication administration, patient education, and care coordination.
Shift’s Available: Nights
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours: 12-hour shifts – 7:00pm to 7:00am
Location: Providence Medical Center - Kansas City, 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):
M onitor 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
A dminister medications as prescribed by physicians, including intravenous drugs, cardiac medications, and pain management medications
P erform assessments of patients' cardiac status, including physical assessments, review medical histories, and evaluate symptoms
P rovide 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:
Must have current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State.
BCLS upon hire and maintain current.
Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
ACLS within 30 days of hire and maintained current.
Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:
Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
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Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Nights
Equal Employment Opportunity
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FacilityProvidence Medical Center
LocationUS-KS-Kansas City
ID2026-250923
CategoryRN
Position TypeFull Time
ShiftNights
Job TypeNon-Exempt