RN – Step Down – Regular Full-Time (Days)
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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct and effective patient care on a Med/Surg Step-Down unit caring for stable but higher-acuity patients requiring continuous monitoring and specialized medication management. The RN utilizes the nursing process of assessment planning implementation and evaluation to ensure safe evidence-based care. This role requires competency with telemetry monitoring and management of cardiac drips including Cardizem and Heparin.
Key Responsibilities-
Provide direct nursing care to step-down patients in accordance with clinical standards and facility policies.
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Monitor and interpret telemetry and cardiac rhythms identifying and reporting abnormalities promptly.
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Administer and titrate Cardizem and Heparin drips per protocol and physician orders.
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Perform patient assessments and implement individualized care plans.
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Document patient condition treatments medications and responses accurately and timely.
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Communicate effectively with physicians pharmacists and multidisciplinary team members.
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Educate patients and families on care plans medications and discharge instructions.
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Maintain compliance with safety infection control and regulatory standards.
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Participate in unit workflow supporting team members and assisting with admissions discharges and transfers.
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Current and valid Kansas RN license.
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Current BLS (AHA) certification.
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Current ACLS (AHA) certification.
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Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Telemetry or Step-Down experience in an acute care setting.
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Competency with Cardizem and Heparin drips and telemetry monitoring required.
Regular full-time position; Day shift 12-hour shifts 3 days per week with every third weekend required.
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