Registered Nurse (RN) – Stepdown

Shift Notes: 36 hour guarantee

Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Stepdown care to join our dynamic team. The Cardiovascular Registered Nurse uses clinical judgment and skills to diagnose and treat patient responses to actual or potential health conditions. As a crucial member of the Cardiovascular Unit (CVU), you will play an integral role in caring for over 4,000 cardiology patients annually. This includes managing procedures such as PTCA, stents, TAVR, MitraClip, and bi-ventricular pacemakers, as well as providing post-operative care for approximately 300 open heart surgery patients (18-24 hours post-op). Our unit also specializes in the care of patients with congestive heart failure and conducts electrophysiology studies. We are proud to participate in numerous national clinical trials in collaboration with our research department.

The CVU has been recognized with a Silver level Beacon Award and was redesigned in 2017 by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), demonstrating a commitment to optimal outcomes and exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize clinical judgment and assessment skills to provide high-quality care to cardiovascular patients.
• Monitor and manage patients in a stepdown setting, ensuring their comfort and well-being.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatments, and ongoing care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of Stepdown experience required.
• Proficiency in Cardiac care is essential.
• Travel flexibility is required.
• Comfortable with EKG interpretation.
• Must be willing to float to similar units as needed.
• Current Michigan nursing license is required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications are mandatory.

Join our team in providing exemplary care and making a difference in the lives of our patients. We look forward to your application.