Cardiac Care Nurse (Part-Time)

OverviewSt. Joseph Medical Center CMS 5-Star Award winning hospital, is a faith-based, 310-bed facility providing a wide range of acute care and outpatient services. Key services include the St. Joseph Heart Institute, Senior Care Services, Senior Behavioral Health, Surgical Services and the Joint and Spine Institute. St. Joseph is a member of Prime Healthcare Services, one the nation’s leading hospital systems. It is recognized by Truven Health Analytics as one of the “15 Top Health Systems” in the nation. We believe that continuous, quality of care and performance improvements are the foundation for preserving and enhancing healthcare delivery. St. Joseph Medical Center is a GREAT place to work! 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: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOCKnowYourRightsscreenreader1020.pdf ResponsibilitiesWe are seeking aCardiac Care Nurse (Part-Time), internally referred to as our Cardiac Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) at St Joseph Medical Center a member of Prime Healthcare. The Cardiac Nurse plays a critical role in attending to patients with heart conditions, cardiac issues, and associated illnesses, provide tailored care to enhance recovery and enhance quality of life. Shift’s Available: Days Employment Type:Part Time Hours:12hr options –Self Schedule Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

monitor 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

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

QualificationsEducation and Work Experience

current and valid state RN License

current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current

current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current

previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred

ventilator management experience preferred

Medical-Surgical Nurse-Board Certified (RN-BC) or similar certification; preferred

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

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FacilitySt. Joseph Medical CenterLocationUS-MO-Kansas CityID2024-170784CategoryRNPosition TypePart Time > 59ShiftDaysJob TypeNon-Exempt