RN, Cardiovascular Recovery Unit - FT, Nights

Saint Luke's; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Cardiovascular Recovery Unit (CVRU) on the night shift. You will deliver high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing complex cardiovascular and interventional procedures and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes clinical judgement, accountability, and coordination of care for patients with PCI, pacemaker placement, IR procedures, and other acute cardiac diagnoses.

Qualifications

• RN with at least some clinical nursing experience, preferably in cardiac/critical care.
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• Associate Degree in Nursing or higher is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing complex cardiovascular/interventional procedures.
• Coordinate the plan of care for a group of patients; supervise other patient care staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Job Description

Saint Luke's East Hospital is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the dynamic Cardiovascular Recovery Unit.

Position

Registered Nurse - CVRU

Schedule

Full Time, 36 Hours/Week –Nights

Join a dynamic and collaborative cardiac and critical care team where your expertise and clinical judgement truly make a difference. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing complex cardiovascular and interventional procedures, as well as managing acute and critical diagnoses. The RN functions with a high degree of clinical judgement, accountability, and critical thinking while collaborating within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Patient Population & Clinical Focus

The RN will care for patients with, but not limited to:

• Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
• Pacemaker placement
• Peripheral vascular procedures
• Interventional radiology (IR) procedures
• Respiratory failure
• DKA/insulin drips
• Post–STEMI recovery
• Other acute and complex cardiac and critical care diagnoses

In hospital setting, accountable for utilizing the nursing process. Responsible for performing patient care, delegating patient care tasks and for supervision of other patient care staff. Responsible for coordinating the plan of care for a group of assigned patients and consulting with other members of the health care team when indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This clinical nurse demonstrates proficiency and abides by policies, rules, guidelines and procedures.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Registered Nurse - Various

Associate Degree

Job Details

Full Time

Night (United States of America)