RN, IMC Cardiac Stepdown - PRN - Relocation Required
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: March 15, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Description Summary: Cardiovascular Step-Down is a 31-private bed
unit that specializes in cardiac care for patients who have had
open heart surgery. We see cardiovascular/thoracic patients and
families that are post CABG, heart caths, valve replacements,
thoracotomies, and other cardiothoracic surgical procedures. We
also see general medical surgical patients that may have a primary
cardiac diagnosis/history with co-morbidities that may need
telemetry monitoring, as well as those patients needing critical
cardiac drips. On Unit 41, we train our staff to detect medical
issues before they become a problem, so they can respond to those
emergent situations quickly and confidently. We have many
opportunities for assessments, patient/family teaching, IVs, wound
care, lab value analysis and medication administration/ management.
Our average nurse to patient ratio is 4:1. We offer flexible
scheduling and promote a team environment. On Unit 41, we encourage
communication and collaboration in an environment that is engaging
and rewarding for our health care professionals, as well the
patients on our unit. Requirements:Graduate of an RN
programExcellent written and verbal communication skills; Knowledge
of scope and role of the Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical
Nurse, Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician and Unit
ClerkValid Registered Nurse license within the state of Louisiana;
American Heart Association Basic Life Support Work Type: Full
Time
Keywords: CHRISTUS Health, Lafayette , RN, IMC Cardiac Stepdown - PRN - Relocation Required, Healthcare , Lafayette, Louisiana
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