Cardiology Stepdown RN
Company: Mission Hospital
Location: Asheville
Posted on: October 18, 2024
Job Description:
Description IntroductionAre you looking for a work environment
where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for
our Cardiology Stepdown RN opening with Mission Hospital today and
find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare
team.Medical Cardiology Stepdown Unit ("5 Heart") Profile:
- Patient Population: Patients with acute and chronic heart
failure, acute coronary syndrome, post heart catheter procedures
(stent placements, etc.), pulmonary hypertension, and all types of
arrhythmias.
- Type of work: pre/post right heart catheterization and ICD
placement care, pacemaker placements and post-ablation care,
pre/post cardiac catheter care, pre/post coronary intervention
care, assistance with bedside cardioversions and transcutaneous
pacing for symptomatic heart blocks, maintenance of ICU-initiated
drips, and work with common medications specific to the care of
this patient population.
- Beds: 40
- Skills Pathways: Working on 5 Heart provides Registered Nurses
with the opportunity to play an integral role in the Team-Based
Care model, and it provides exceptional foundational experience in
medical care and telemetry for cardiac patients that may lend to
future skills pathways to intensive care units or other nursing
specialties, depending on the nurse's individual career
goals.BenefitsMission Hospital, offers a total rewards package that
supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.
The available plans and programs include:
- 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.Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. We are
seeking a(an) Cardiology Stepdown RN for our team to ensure that we
continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care.
Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing
team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a
phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as
meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!Job Summary and
QualificationsThe Progressive Care Registered Nurse coordinates and
delivers high quality, patient-centered care. In collaboration with
medical providers, the RN provides pre-operative and post-operative
nursing care. The RN serves as an advocate for patients to support
an unparalleled patient experience. What you will do in this role:
- Assess patient condition during admission and during each
shift, identifying and reporting any changes in patient
status.
- Perform procedures or other functions as ordered by the medical
provider.
- Document the administration of care in the patient medical
record in a timely and thorough manner.
- Perform the administration of prescribed medications and
monitors response.
- Maintain a knowledge of medications, procedures, and equipment
used in the care of cardiac and medical-surgical patients.What
qualifications you will need:
- Required Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing or enroll in
a BSN or advanced degree program and obtain a BSN within 5 years of
hire date into RN position. Grandfathering will be accepted between
departments and Mission Health entities. Exemptions, or extensions,
may be approved by the facility CNO and reported out to the CNO
Council members. Each facility will ensure tracking of exemptions
should this information be needed. RNs with 10 years or more of
experience are exempt.
- Preferred Education: Masters in Nursing.
- Required License/Certifications: Must have and maintain current
licensure as registered nurse with the North Carolina Board of
Nursing. eNLC (Enhanced Nurse License Compact) license may apply,
licensee should confirm with NCBON
- Certificate: BLS Healthcare Provider
- Preferred License/Certifications: National Certification in
area of specialty
- Preferred Experience: One year hospital nursing
experienceMission Hospital is located in Asheville, North Carolina.
This is Mission Health's flagship hospital, licensed for 815 beds.
Healthgrades named Mission Hospital as of one America's 50 Best
Hospitals from 2020-2023. Mission Hospital is in the top 1% of
hospitals in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality
year over year. Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade recognized Mission
Hospital with an "A," nationally recognizing Mission Hospital's
achievements in protecting patients and providing safer healthcare.
Mission Hospital also earned the prestigious Magnet - Designation
in November 2020. This is the highest international honor that
distinguishes organizations that meet rigorous nursing excellence
standards. We are the regional referral center for tertiary and
quaternary care. We are the region's only Level II trauma center.
Mission Hospital also includes Mission Children's Hospital. The
region's only children's hospital - providing 30 pediatric
sub-specialists. We're the busiest surgical hospital west of
Raleigh, North Carolina. We are the second-busiest in the state.
Mission Hospital provides the only open heart and interventional
cardiology in the region. We are the only Cyberknife provider west
of Raleigh.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."Across HCA
Healthcare's more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and
colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and
healthcare. Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give
people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive If you find this
opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our
Cardiology Stepdown RN opening. We promptly review all
applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly
contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply
today!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at
our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital
status, veteran status, or disability status.
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