Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Cardiac Care Registered Nurse, sometimes referred to as a CCU RN. These Registered Nurses (RN) play an important role in our hospital by providing comprehensive care to patients who are recovering from cardiac conditions, managing acute and chronic illnesses, or undergoing diagnostic procedures. 

Bonus Options: up to $20,000 (Paid out as stipends every 90 days)

Employment Type: Full Time

Shifts Available: Nights

Hours: 7:00pm to 7:00am

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

** If you are a licensed Registered Nurse (RN), we're prepared to provide training to suitable candidates for this role. Newly graduated RNs are encouraged to apply. No experience needed, entry-level **

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• • monitor patients' cardiac status, vital signs, and telemetry data to detect any changes or abnormalities, 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

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
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

• Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred
• One year as a Staff RN in an Acute Care Hospital preferred
• CCRN preferred 
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare:

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:

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