Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown

Plan A Health; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Plan A Health in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Stepdown unit. The role involves delivering evidence-based care to post-cardiac patients, monitoring telemetry, and collaborating with the care team to plan and document individualized care plans.

The nurse will educate patients and families on cardiac conditions, participate in quality and safety initiatives, and contribute to ongoing clinical advancement within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Current RN license required.
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of telemetry monitoring and cardiac care.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based care to post-cardiac procedure and cardiac medical patients.
• Monitor telemetry and manage complex medications.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and support staff.
• Assess, plan, and document individualized patient care.
• Educate patients and families on cardiac conditions and recovery.
• Support quality and safety initiatives.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Cardiac care

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical assessment

Education

RN license

Job description

Role: Registered Nurse in the Cardiac Stepdown unit

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based care to post-cardiac procedure and cardiac medical patients
• Monitor telemetry and manage complex medications
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and support staff
• Assess, plan, and document individualized patient care
• Educate patients and families on cardiac conditions and recovery
• Support quality and safety initiatives

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN license
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills
• Knowledge of telemetry monitoring and cardiac care
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

The role offers opportunities for professional growth, clinical advancement, and continuing education within a collaborative healthcare environment.