Cardiology RN: Impactful Patient Care

UK King's Daughters; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King's Daughters in Russell, Kentucky, is seeking a dedicated cardiology nurse to deliver patient-centered care for individuals with cardiac and vascular conditions. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient needs, administer therapies as prescribed, educate patients and families, and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.

Requires an RN license, an Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred), 0–2 years of experience; shift: Days, full-time in KDIP

Qualifications

• Active RN license
• Associate’s degree in nursing; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 0–2 years of nursing experience; paid experience required

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to patients with cardiac and vascular conditions per protocols.
• Assesses, monitors and documents patient status and responses to treatment.
• Administers medications and therapies as prescribed; observes for side effects or complications.
• Assists physicians during cardiac procedures and diagnostic testing.
• Educates patients and families on cardiac health, medications and lifestyle changes.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to implement individualized care plans.
• Ensures infection control, safety and quality standards in patient care activities.
• Utilizes cardiac monitoring equipment and interprets data for changes in condition.
• Participates in quality improvement and staff development initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cardiac nursing

Vital signs

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

UK King's Daughters in Russell, Kentucky, is seeking a dedicated cardiology nurse to deliver patient-centered care for individuals with cardiac and vascular conditions. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient needs, administer therapies as prescribed, educate patients and families, and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.

Requires an RN license, an Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred), 0–2 years of experience; shift: Days, full-time in KDIP