RN - Cardiac Medical

Registered NurseTeam HighlightsCardiac Medical (3 North) is a cardiology focused medical surgical unit. The patient population is made up primarily of patients with cardiac diagnoses including but not limited to CHF, brady and tachy arrhythmias, NSTEMI, pulmonary embolisms, and chest pain. Most patients on the unit require telemetry monitoring that is monitored by a central monitoring studio. Interventions for this patient population typically include echocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, stress tests, pacemaker placement, Lasix drips and heparin drips. Further education for nurses consists of a detailed cardiac essentials module and a basic cardiac rhythm interpretation module. 3N continues to take medical and surgical overflow patients as needed within scope. About the JobEvaluates, plans, implements, and documents nursing care for an assigned patient populationAssists physician during examinations and proceduresPerforms various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nursePromotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patient and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skillsA wide degree of creativity and latitude is expectedPerforms other related duties as assignedFamiliar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job functionCompetent to meet age specific needs of the unit assignedMinimum Qualifications:Graduate of a nationally accredited Nursing program requiredRN with less than 3 years' patient-facing nursing experience at time of hire are required to be enrolled in a baccalaureate (or higher) degree program in nursing within 1 year of employment, with completion within 3 years of hireRN with at least 3 years' patient-facing nursing experience at time of hire, ADN or diploma required; BSN or higher preferredState of Idaho Registered Nurse OR licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the "multistate privilege to practice" compact with Idaho prior to start dateBLS RequiredAbout Kootenai HealthKootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employmentKootenai Health's tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for itKootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentialsAn award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and moreRobust and interactive employee referral programAnd much moreKootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you! Apply today! Please reach out to Doug Jackson at djackson@kh.org with any questions. Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.