Cardiac Registered Nurse (RN)

Azza HealthCare Agency; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking a skilled RN to provide direct patient care using the nursing process in a high-acuity intermediate ICU setting. You will coordinate patient care with multiple departments to ensure continuity and optimal outcomes, while upholding patient rights and safeguarding confidentiality.

Responsibilities include managing post-operative cardiothoracic and vascular patients, handling chest tubes, lytic therapies, and common critical care therapies in a monitored

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved nursing program (AD, diploma, or BSN).
• Active RN license in MO or a compact state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to push/pull/lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk long periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and maintain professional accountability.
• Evaluate care effectiveness delivered by other direct care providers and coordinate with multiple departments for continuity of care.
• Uphold patients' rights and safeguard confidential information.

Skills

RN licensure MO/compact

BLS certification

Care coordination

Education

Nursing Diploma/AD/BSN

Job description

Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and maintain professional accountability for assigned patients. Evaluate the effectiveness of care delivered by other direct care providers and coordinate patient care with multiple departments to ensure continuity and optimal outcomes. Uphold patients' rights and safeguard confidential patient information. Perform duties consistent with organizational mission, values, and service standards.

4D Cardiac Surg Intermediate (Progressive Care) Focus

Care for high-acuity post-operative cardiothoracic and vascular patients and medical overflow in a fully monitored intermediate ICU environment. Manage common therapies such as chest tubes, lytic therapy, antidysrhythmics, low-dose vasopressors, BiPAP/high-flow oxygen, insulin infusions, and Precedex. Collaborate within the critical care cluster and with related units to support cross-training and learning.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an approved nursing program (AD, diploma, or BSN).
• Obtain and maintain a current RN license in the hiring state/compact area and meet state board requirements.
• Basic Life Support (AHA) or successful course completion.
• Additional unit-based certifications may be required.
• Ability to push/pull/lift up to 50 lbs regularly; prolonged standing/walking; ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat.