Charge Nurse (Primary) Cardiac Progressive Care Unit

NKC Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NKC Health's Cardiac Progressive Care unit in Kansas City is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to coordinate care for patients with heart failure, myocardial infarction, arrhythmia and post-operative needs after open-heart surgeries. You will work with cardiologists, surgeons and advanced practice providers in a multidisciplinary environment.

Two years of cardiac experience are required; basic EKG and computer skills are a must.

Qualifications

• Two years of cardiac experience.
• Basic EKG.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for cardiac patients under the Nurse Director.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, surgeons and other specialists on a daily basis.

Skills

Basic EKG

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Master's in Nursing

Job description

Summary

SUMMARY: Cardiac Progressive Care team you'll be part of a dedicated group of cardiac-focused professionals caring for patients with heart failure, myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, and pre- and post-operative needs after open-heart surgeries. Our team handles a range of cardiac and vascular procedures, including TAVR, mitral clips, ablations, and caths, providing step-down care for moderate-to-high-acuity patients.Our unit is cardiac certified and continuously growing with the recent addition of three new cardiologists and a new cardiothoracic surgeon, introducing fresh techniques and cutting-edge technology. work closely with cardiologists, surgeons, advanced practice providers, cardiac rehab, and other specialists, with daily multidisciplinary meetings that keep you engaged in comprehensive patient care. SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Nurse Director coordinate care provided by the staff for patients and families.

EXPERIENCE: Two years of cardiac experience.

SPECIAL SKILLS: Basic EKG

OTHER: Basic computer skills

LICENSE/CERT: Required: RN (Registered Nurse) State of Missouri, BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association) Preferred: ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association)

EDUCATION: Required: Bachelors - Nursing, Preferred: Masters - Nursing