Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Stepdown specialty utilizes clinical judgment to diagnose and treat patient responses to actual or potential health conditions. As a vital member of the Cardiovascular Unit (CVU), the RN plays a crucial role in caring for over 4,000 cardiology patients annually, including procedures such as PTCA, stents, TAVR, MitraClip, and bi-ventricular pacemakers. The unit is also responsible for the post-operative care of approximately 300 open-heart surgery patients, typically 18-24 hours post-surgery. Furthermore, the CVU specializes in managing patients with congestive heart failure and conducting electrophysiology studies.

The CVU’s commitment to high standards has been recognized with the Silver level Beacon Award in 2014 and a redesign in 2017 by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). This achievement highlights the exceptional performance and dedication of the RNs in the unit. The CVU has also been honored as a Top 50 Heart Hospital in the U.S., showcasing its excellence in patient care, efficiency, and community value.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in the Stepdown unit.
• Perform assessments, develop, and implement nursing care plans.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Educate patients and families regarding health conditions and care plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of Stepdown experience.
• Proficiency in Cardiac care.
• Comfortable with EKG interpretation and monitoring.
• Must be willing to float to similar units as needed.
• Valid Michigan Registered Nurse license required.

Certification Requirements

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Additional Information

This role entails a 36-hour work week with a guarantee, including weekend requirements of every other weekend. The RN may be subject to possible on-call duties to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Candidates must adhere to a strict attendance policy, emphasizing punctuality and presence for scheduled shifts.