Cardiac RN
Pikeville, Kentucky
Pikeville Medical Center

Cardiac RN Job Opportunity

Location: Pikeville, Kentucky
Specialty: Cardiac RN
Employment Type: Nursing
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provides professional nursing care to assigned patients using the nursing process within established standards and practices.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, consult specialists, and adjust nursing care to ensure optimal patient care.
• Perform head-to-toe assessments and re-assessments per policy.
• Deliver individualized, age-specific care supporting hemostatic regulation, hemodynamic monitoring, and physiologic functioning.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses, and assessment of changes.
• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity; maintain confidentiality; address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual needs; act as patient advocate.
• Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles to provide age-appropriate care.
• Interact professionally with patients and families; involve them in individualized care planning and update plans daily.
• Develop and evaluate teaching plans based on patient learning needs, including family education as appropriate.
• Supervise and allocate work to other healthcare staff involved in patient care.
• Assist physicians with procedures in the department.
• Respond promptly to workload changes to maintain productivity and efficiency.
• Participate in performance improvement activities to enhance patient outcomes and work environment.
• Serve as a preceptor to orient new employees.
• Engage in professional growth through educational programs, literature, in-services, and workshops.
• Maintain and operate patient care equipment; ensure adequate supplies and proper equipment functioning.
• Demonstrate flexibility, organization, and ability to function under stressful situations.
• Meet all department-specific competencies.
• Perform housekeeping and assist with patient transportation as needed.
• Adhere to dress code, infection control, safety, and personnel policies.
• Serve as team leader and role model for staff members.

Clinical Competencies & Skills

• Cardiac Monitoring
• Care of patients Pre/Post CABG and Interventional Cardiac Procedures
• Maintain/Pull sheaths, Angioseal/Vasoseal
• Specialized medications, drips, and titration
• ACT Machine operation
• Sedation and pain management
• Chest tube care and insertion
• TPN/PPN administration
• KODA (Kidney Dialysis)
• Central lines, IV therapy, IVADD, and infusion therapy
• Information management systems

Experience Requirements

• Years of Specialty Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard Cardiac RN experience required (typically 1-2 years minimum).
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified or required.

Additional Notes

• This role requires strong clinical skills in cardiac nursing and the ability to lead and educate others.
• Flexibility and professionalism in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment are essential.