- Functions independently and accountable for utilizing the nursing process. Coordinates the care for a group of patients with the Multidisciplinary Team. Delegates tasks appropriately. Identifies hospital resources. Serves as a clinical resource for new employees. Demonstrates positive formal or informal leadership within unit or department.
The RN II - CV assists the Interventional Cardiologist and CV Specialist in providing care for patients undergoing diagnostic cardiac catheterization, interventional cardiac catheterization, pacemaker and automatic internal cardiac defibrillator implants, peripheral vascular interventions, structural heart disease interventions, special procedures, and other procedures involving the cardiac and vascular systems. Incumbents in this position assist physicians by implementing and performing a cardiac catheterization plan of care using standards of A.O.R.N. aseptic technique, cardiac and peripheral anatomy and physiology, radiographic imaging technique, standards of nursing care, and principles of cardiovascular technology. Position requires multi-campus work and multi-campus call.
Position is designated for Saint Luke's East Hospital and Saint Luke's South Hospital and requires a 30 minute, or less, callback response. Position is required to work at all four campuses (Saint Luke's East, Saint Luke's Plaza, Saint Luke's North and Saint Luke's South Hospitals) when required to meet staffing needs.
Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City is one of the largest faith-based care hospitals in the region offering many specialized programs and services. Our network of more than 600 physicians represents more than 60 medical specialties.
Saint Luke'sHospitalhas been recognized byU.S. News & World Reportas one of the elite hospitals in the nation. It is nationally ranked in two specialties for 2019-20 and honored as high performing intwo additional specialties.
Saint Luke's Hospital is a primary teaching hospital for theUniversity of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine, which includes a physician residency program.
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
1 year
Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Registered Nurse - Various
Associate Degree (Required)
Job Details Full Time
Day (United States of America)
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