RN Cardiology Step Down Unit

Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Temple
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

$5,000 sign On bonus and up to $7,000 relocation bonus

Why the Cardiac Care Unit? This 36-bed telemetry monitored nursing unit provides the opportunity to work with a wide variety of patients ranging in age from Adults to Geriatrics. The conditions that are within the scope of service for 4 south include but are not limited to the following:

• Myocardial Infarction
• Coronary Artery Bypass
• Pre/Post Heart Transplant Patients
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
• Percutaneous Trans-luminal coronary angioplasty
• Chest Pain
• Congestive Heart Failure
• Vascular surgery
• Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)
• Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring "Truly one of the most fascinating floors to work on. Cardiology is a field where technology, resources and research are always being pushed to the highest level; The Cardiac Care Unit is the setting where that takes place" -Director of Nursing Certifications: Ventricular Assistive Device Program, Chest Pain Center, Comprehensive Stroke Program, Transplant Program, ACLS/NIH within 6 months, Integration with the Organization: The Cardiac Care Unit works hand in hand with multidisciplinary teams of social services, case management, physical therapy, respiratory therapy and dietary. Care of patients on the Cardiac Care Unit are grounded on the principals of best evidence based practices to provide quality care to patients. The unit values shared governance, professional growth, quality care & patient satisfaction to assist in fulfilling Baylor Scott & White's Mission values. QUALIFICATIONS
  
  - EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
  
  - MAJOR - Nursing
  
  - EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience
  
  - CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
  Registered Nurse (RN)
  
  Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
  
  

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