RN, IMC Cardiac Stepdown - Full Time
Company: Christus Health
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
About CHRISTUS Health:
CHRISTUS Health is a reputable, faith-based healthcare
organization, dedicated to extending the healing ministry of Jesus
Christ through providing compassionate, high-quality healthcare
services to our communities. At CHRISTUS we value what everyone
brings to our faith-based mission of healing and our commitment to
quality health care.
Summary:
Cardiovascular Step-Down is a 31-private bed unit that specializes
in cardiac care for patients who have had open heart surgery. We
see cardiovascular/thoracic patients and families that are post
CABG, heart caths, valve replacements, thoracotomies, and other
cardiothoracic surgical procedures. We also see general medical
surgical patients that may have a primary cardiac diagnosis/history
with co-morbidities that may need telemetry monitoring, as well as
those patients needing critical cardiac drips. On Unit 41, we train
our staff to detect medical issues before they become a problem, so
they can respond to those emergent situations quickly and
confidently. We have many opportunities for assessments,
patient/family teaching, IVs, wound care, lab value analysis and
medication administration/management. Our average nurse to patient
ratio is 4:1. We offer flexible scheduling and promote a team
environment. On Unit 41, we encourage communication and
collaboration in an environment that is engaging and rewarding for
our health care professionals, as well the patients on our
unit.
Requirements:
Graduate of an RN program
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Knowledge of scope and role of the Registered Nurse, Licensed
Practical Nurse, Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician and
Unit Clerk
Valid Registered Nurse license within the state of Louisiana;
American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Benefits:
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including
medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Retirement savings plans (401k).
Professional development and continuing education
opportunities.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
Work Type:
Full Time
Keywords: Christus Health, Lake Charles , RN, IMC Cardiac Stepdown - Full Time, Healthcare , Lake Charles, Louisiana
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