CVOR RN
Kansas City, MO
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Location

Kansas City, MO

Unit Overview

The 4 North Cardiac Telemetry unit is a dynamic and fast-paced environment, housing 29 beds with a patient ratio of 1:4. The unit is staffed with a Charge Nurse, Unit Secretary, and Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to ensure high-quality patient care.

Equipment Utilized

• Alaris IV Pumps
• SCD machines
• Hill Rom beds
• Dinamap in each room
• Welch Allen Vital Machines
• Wound Vacuums
• Temporary Pacemakers
• Telemetry monitors
• EKG Machines
• Bladder Scanners
• Dopplers
• Imobile for team communication

Documentation System

Meditech

Schedule Requirements

Full-time availability is required, including three weekend shifts per scheduling period.

Floating Policy

Contract Nurses may be floated to any area where they have demonstrated competency.

Patient Experience Expectations

Align with patient experience goals by treating every patient with courtesy and respect. Be responsive to call lights, use the patient's preferred name, make personal connections, and actively involve patients in bedside shift reporting and education. Always inquire if there is anything else you can assist with before leaving the room.

Qualifications

Required Skill Set:

• Experience in Cardiac Telemetry, PCU, or ICU
• Ability to read and interpret EKGs and telemetry strips

Advanced Skills Needed:

• Experience with post-cardiac procedural care (e.g., Ablations, cardiac catheterizations, Post Op Day 1 Open Heart, permanent Pacemaker placements)
• Ability to administer and titrate IV medications (e.g., insulin, Cardizem, Cardene, Amiodarone)

Procedures Performed on Unit

• IV insertions
• NGT placement and maintenance
• Chest Tube maintenance
• Temporary Pacemakers
• Foley insertions

Certifications Required

• ACLS
• BLS
• NIHSS

Dress Code

Navy blue scrubs are required. Black scrub pants may be worn with a navy blue top.

Unit Guidelines and Policies

Unit-specific policies and guidelines are to be adhered to, incorporating ICARE values.

Awards and Recognition

The unit has been awarded the AHA Get With the Guidelines - Heart Failure GOLD PLUS with Honor Roll.

Additional Information

Experience a family-like atmosphere with tenured and new staff. Many contract positions have successfully transitioned into full-time roles, making this an appealing opportunity. The fast-paced environment is complemented by the use of Imobile technology for efficient communication among team members.

Positions Available

3 positions available.