Cardiac Registered Nurse
Pikeville, Kentucky
Pikeville Medical Center

Cardiac RN Job Opportunity

Location: Pikeville, Kentucky
Specialty: Cardiac RN

Employment Type

• Nursing (Registered Nurse)

Contract Length

• 8 weeks

Job Summary

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

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and reassess young adult, adult, and elderly patients.
• Provide direct patient care and evaluate outcomes.
• 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, and responses.
• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity; maintain confidentiality.
• Address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Act as patient advocate.
• Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles to provide age-appropriate care.
• Collaborate with patients and families to develop and update individualized care plans daily.
• Develop and evaluate patient and family teaching plans.
• Supervise and allocate work to other healthcare staff.
• Assist physicians with procedures.
• Respond promptly to workload changes to maintain productivity and efficiency.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Serve as a preceptor to orient new employees.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and education.
• Maintain and operate patient care equipment; ensure supply stock and equipment functionality.
• Demonstrate flexibility, organization, and ability to function under stress.
• 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.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Basic competency in specialized cardiac procedures and equipment, including:

  • Cardiac Monitoring
  • Care of patients Pre/Post CABG and Interventional Cardiac Procedures
  • Sheath maintenance and removal
  • Angioseal/Vasoseal management
  • Specialized medication/drip titration
  • ACT Machine operation
  • Sedation and pain management
  • Chest tube care and insertion
  • TPN/PPN administration
  • Central line and IV therapy management
  • Infusion therapy
  • Information management systems

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac RN
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard competency expected for Cardiac RN roles (typically 1+ years in specialty).
• Prior travel experience: Not required or specified.

Additional Notes

• Must be flexible, organized, and able to work under stressful situations.
• Ability to lead and mentor other staff members is essential.