Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice in Chattanooga is seeking a Cardiac Stepdown Nurse to provide specialized care for cardiac patients, including continuous telemetry monitoring and rhythm interpretation. You will support post-operative recovery and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based treatments.

Educate patients and families on cardiac conditions and discharge care to ensure understanding and compliance, while contributing to a culture of compassionate care,

Qualifications

• Cardiac care and telemetry monitoring skills are required.
• Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms accurately.
• Excellent communication with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care to cardiac stepdown patients with telemetry monitoring.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for evidence-based treatments.
• Educate patients and families on cardiac conditions and discharge care.
• Contribute to a culture of compassionate care, teamwork and growth.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient experience initiatives.

Skills

Cardiac care

Telemetry monitoring

Rhythm interpretation

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Role: Cardiac Stepdown Nurse

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care to cardiac stepdown patients, including continuous telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation.
• Support post-operative recovery and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based treatments.
• Educate patients and families on cardiac conditions and discharge care to ensure understanding and compliance.
• Contribute to a culture of compassionate care, teamwork, and continuous professional growth.
• Participate in efforts to improve quality outcomes and enhance patient experiences.

Qualifications And Skills

• Strong clinical skills in cardiac care and telemetry monitoring.
• Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms accurately.
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
• Team-oriented mindset with a focus on evidence-based practice and quality improvement.