Transitional Cardiac Unit Registered Nurse RN

HCA Healthcare; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Henrico Doctors' Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Registered Nurse for the Transitional Cardiac Unit on a 24-bed stepdown unit. You will work with a typical 1:4 patient ratio, providing high-acuity care for cardiac and medical patients and supporting telemetry and patient monitoring.

You will administer medications, interpret telemetry, document patient conditions in the EMR, and coordinate interdisciplinary discharge planning to ensure seamless patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications using the 5 rights of medication administration.
• Interpret telemetry strips and identify/respond to cardiac rhythms.
• Monitor patient conditions and document using computerized systems.
• Coordinate discharge planning with the healthcare team.

Skills

Medication administration

Telemetry interpretation

Vital signs monitoring

Discharge planning coordination

Nursing clinical skills

Education

Nursing degree (accredited program)

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $32.14 - $48.20 / hour

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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Strong staffing Support when it matters most. Technology and tools that streamline patient monitoring and communication to help you work more efficiently. Robust supply chains to keep you fully equipped. Ongoing clinical education to improve your skills. As a Registered Nurse at Henrico Doctors' Hospital, you’ll have all the staffing support, technology and resources you need to deliver safe, high-quality care—so you can focus on what you do best.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Registered Nurse (RN), on our Transitional Cardiac Unit you will support our 24-bed stepdown unit with a typical 1:4 patient ratio. Our unit provides high acuity level of care to a wide variety of cardiac and medical patients. You will also provide clinical and administrative support on the unit for patients including arrythmia management, chest pain, sepsis, post-surgical VATS, post- radial caths, management of high flow and bipap devices, etc.

What you will do in this role

• As a member of TCU you will administer all prescribed medications utilizing the 5 rights to medication administration, change dressings, clean wounds, and monitor vital signs.

• You will interpret telemetry monitoring strips, appropriately identifies cardiac rhythms and interventions to treat and care for dysrhythmias.

• Our nursing team monitors, records and communicates patient conditions as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.

• You will serve as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care, including patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

What qualifications you will need

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

• Licensed a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia or has a Compact license.

• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Benefits

Henrico Doctors' Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location

Established in 1974, Henrico Doctors' Hospital is a 340-bed community hospital offering cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, oncology, physical therapy, women's services and a 24/7 emergency department. Operated by HCA Healthcare, Henrico Doctors' Hospitals consists of three community campuses - Henrico, Parham, and Retreat Doctors' Hospitals along with a free-standing emergency center, Hanover Emergency Center. Envisioned, founded and supported by a group of independent physicians looking to provide high-quality care in an accessible community setting, Henrico Doctors' proudly remains committed to providing patients with the best care possible.

"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

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.