RN CV Prep Recovery Cath Lab

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

Job summary

Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Cardiovascular Services CV Prep and Recovery unit. You will provide direct adult patient care, prepare patients for procedures, administer medications, and document outcomes for cardiovascular and electrophysiology procedures in the CV Lab.

Responsibilities include administering conscious sedation for transesophageal echo procedures and monitoring patients during cardiac stress tests, tilt table

Qualifications

• Must hold RN license and have current certification where applicable.
• ACLS within 6 months of start date is required.
• BCLS/CPR basics required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for adults in CV Prep and Recovery.
• Administer medications and document procedures.
• Assist with conscious sedation during transesophageal echo procedures.
• Monitor patients during cardiac stress tests and other CV procedures.

Skills

Cardiac care

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma, or Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree

Job description

Introduction

Research Medical Center is committed to investing in the latest technology enabling nurses to work more efficiently. Are you passionate about delivering patient-centered care?

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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Job Summary and Qualifications

Under the general supervision of the Cardiovascular Services Director, Manager and CV Prep and Recovery Supervisor, the RN provides direct patient care to the adult patient population. Prepares patient for and recovers patient after cardiovascular and electrophysiology procedures performed in the CV Lab, administers medications and performs procedural documentation for all patients while in the CV Prep and Recovery unit, administers conscious sedation to patients undergoing transesophageal echo procedures and monitors patients undergoing cardiac stress tests, tilt table tests and cardioversions. Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the procedure preparation and recovery environment. Communicates with the physician and patient family as needed about patient condition. Assists with the maintenance of equipment and inventory. Participates in departmental performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date (RN)
• Registered Nurse
• Registered Nurse Diploma, or Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree

Research Medical Center is a 585+ bed hospital. Our hospital offers an array of medical and health clinic services. This includes women‘s services offering obstetrics and fertility, an emergency room, and a trauma center. We offer a Stroke Center, a walk‑in clinic, and orthopedics across three Kansas City locations. Our specialty care areas include a Chest Pain Center, Level I Trauma Center, Breast Care Center, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Programs, and Primary Stroke Center. We are one of 10 HCA Midwest Health hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas

Research Psychiatric Center is a 95+ bed facility. We offer acute inpatient, day treatment, and community‑based outpatient behavioral healthcare. We treat adolescents, adults, and senior adults for emotional disorders, mental illness, and substance abuse. Our professional staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed professional counselors. We are committed to delivering our patients skilled compassionate care regardless of age or circumstance.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our RN CV Prep Recovery opening.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.