Cardiac Stepdown RN - Impactful Cardiovascular Care

Conway Regional Health System; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Conway Regional Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Stepdown Unit to provide expert care for patients with heart conditions, including AMI and post-interventional cardiology cases.

The RN will work closely with cardiologists and hospitalists, following the nursing process and Health System policies to ensure high-quality patient care. A BSN is preferred, with certification welcome, and compliance with Arkansas RN licensure is required.

Qualifications

• RN must hold a current, active Arkansas license.
• BSN preferred.
• If RN experience is <1 year, BSN must be obtained within 4 years of hire.
• Certification preferred.
• Proof of high school or equivalent or higher education.
• Basic keyboarding skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for heart failure, AMI, and stable post-interventional cardiology patients.
• Care for post-vascular surgery patients.
• Manage patients requiring non-invasive ventilation and vasoactive infusions.
• Collaborate with Conway Regional’s Cardiologists and Hospitalists.
• Apply nursing process within Arkansas Nurse Practice Act and Health System policies.

Skills

Basic keyboarding skills

Education

Arkansas RN license (active)

BSN preferred

BSN within 4 years of hire if <1 year RN experience

Certification preferred

High school diploma or higher

Job description

Conway Regional Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Stepdown Unit to provide expert care for patients with heart conditions, including AMI and post-interventional cardiology cases.

The RN will work closely with cardiologists and hospitalists, following the nursing process and Health System policies to ensure high-quality patient care. A BSN is preferred, with certification welcome, and compliance with Arkansas RN licensure is required.