Registered Nurse-Cardiac Step-Down/Intermediate Care

Beloit Health System; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Beloit Health System is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) for the Cardiac Step-Down/Intermediate Care Unit at Beloit Memorial Hospital. The RN provides advanced cardiac and telemetry care, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include assessing patients across the lifespan, developing care plans, coordinating care, and ensuring accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• Wisconsin nursing license or active compact license.
• BLS/CPR certification within 3 months of hire and ACLS within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical, psychological, and social needs.
• Provide nursing care for complex cardiac patients with telemetry monitoring.
• Develop and evaluate individualized care plans and document care.
• Educate patients and families and collaborate with the care team.
• Maintain infection control and safety practices and participate in quality initiatives.

Skills

Cardiac care

Telemetry interpretation

CPR/BLS certified

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Education

Diploma/AS or BSN in Nursing

Wisconsin nursing license or compact license

Tools

EHR systems

Telemetry equipment

Job description

Beloit Health System at Beloit Memorial Hospital is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Cardiac Step-Down/Intermediate Care Unit. The Cardiac Step-Down RN provides specialized nursing care to patients transitioning from intensive cardiac care who require close monitoring and advanced clinical assessment. This role collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while promoting positive clinical outcomes.

• Sign-On Bonus: Yes
• Shift: 1st
• Schedule: 7a-7p or 7p-7a
• Hours per week:36 hours per week
• Benefits Status: Benefit Eligible
• Department: Cardiac Stepdown Unit/ Intermediate Care

The Cardiac Step-Down Registered Nurse plans, coordinates, supervises, and provides comprehensive nursing care to patients across the lifespan within the wellness-illness continuum. This role delivers high-quality, cost-effective care while utilizing advanced clinical judgment to monitor and respond to changes in patient conditions. Additional specialized training enables the Cardiac Step-Down Registered Nurse to accurately interpret cardiac telemetry, recognize abnormalities, and respond promptly to cardiac events.

The Cardiac Step-Down Registered Nurse will:

• Assess the physical, psychological, and social needs of patients and their families.
• Provide nursing care for patients with complex medical conditions, including:
  • Cardiac rhythm disturbances
  • Cerebrovascular accidents (CVA/stroke)
  • Peritoneal dialysis
  • Multiple comorbidities
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Monitor and assess patient responses to nursing interventions and medical therapies.
• Provide education and support to patients and families.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control practices, including bloodborne pathogen and isolation precautions.
• Participate actively in quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform unit-specific responsibilities and maintain competency requirements.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation according to organizational policies.
• Prioritize and coordinate care based on patient acuity and clinical needs.
• Interpret cardiac telemetry rhythms at least every four hours and respond appropriately to changes in patient status.
• Promote patient safety while administering medications, transferring patients, and preventing falls, injuries, and exposure to hazards.
• Demonstrate proficiency with electronic health records and other computer applications required for the role.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• ADN, Diploma, BSN, or MSN degree acceptable.
• State of Wisconsin nursing licensure, compact license or temporary permit required. (If a compact license, application for a State of Wisconsin nursing license must be initiated in no more than 30 days from start date).
• Must be CPR/BLS certified within 3 months of hire.
• Must be ACLS certified within 6 months of hire
• ASLS and NIHSS stroke certified within 1 year of hire.
• Cardiac Telemetry course completion within 6 months of hire.
• Peritoneal Dialysis training within 1 year.

At Beloit Health System, you'll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and professional environment.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and community-