Registered Nurse Cardiology

Overview Shift’s Available:  Days  Employment Type: Full Time  Hours: 10 hour shifts (4 days per week - no weekends/no holidays/no call)  Location: St. Joseph Medical Center - Kansas City, MO Cardiovascular RNs assist cardiologists by offering direct care to patients with acute or chronic cardiovascular diseases. They may use electrocardiograms, stress tests, and vascular monitoring to evaluate the heart health of our patients.   Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):  As a Cardiology RN you will be primarily be responsible for performing cardiac procedures such as nuclear stress testing  and stress echo's among other clinical duties.   Assess patients' cardiac health through physical examinations, reviewing medical histories, and monitoring vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation  Monitor patients' cardiac rhythms and interpret electrocardiograms (ECGs) to identify irregularities or signs of distress  Provide education to patients and their families about cardiac conditions, medications, lifestyle modifications, and self-care techniques to manage their condition effectively  Respond to cardiac emergencies such as cardiac arrests or acute myocardial infarctions (heart attacks) by initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) protocols  Maintain efficient work flow in busy office setting to facilitate on time schedule.   Qualifications Education and Work Experience Current and valid state RN License. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current. Current ACLS Certification 30 days upon hire and maintain current. Telemetry, Cath Lab or ER experience highly preferred Bachelors of Science in Nursing highly preferred  Strong IV start skills Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:  Health, dental, and vision insurance options  Paid vacation, sick time and holidays  Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options  Employer 401K options  Tuition reimbursement options   Life, disability, and other insurance options  Many other amazing benefits  #LI-CG1 Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:  https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf