RN - Cardiac Specialty Care

Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: March 24, 2025

Job Description:

Overview: Presbyterian is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Cardiac Specialty Care team. In this role, you will provide advanced nursing care to patients with cardiac conditions, including heart failure, arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, and post-surgical care for cardiac procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cardiovascular nursing, a passion for patient care, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. Type of Opportunity: Full Time (0.9 FTE/36 hours per week)Work Schedule: 12 Hour Nights Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.--- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities--- Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)--- Shift differentials for nights and weekends--- Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles--- Malpractice liability insurance--- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department --- EPIC electronic charting system Qualifications: --- Associate Degree in Nursing--- State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License--- BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire---ACLS: Emergency Department, Critical Care, Cardiovascular Lab, GI Lab, Interventional Radiology, Progressive Care, Surgical Services Responsibilities: --- Perform comprehensive assessments of cardiac patients, including monitoring vital signs, heart rhythms, and hemodynamic status.--- Administer medications, including IV drips, anticoagulants, and cardiac medications, as prescribed by physicians.--- Monitor patients for changes in condition, respond to emergencies, and implement appropriate interventions.--- Provide pre- and post-procedural care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterizations, angioplasty, pacemaker insertions, and other cardiac interventions.--- Educate patients and families on managing cardiac conditions, including lifestyle modifications, medication adherence, and recognizing warning signs.--- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including cardiologists, dietitians, physical therapists, and case managers, to develop and implement individualized care plans. Benefits: We're all about well-being, starting with yours.Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more. Learn more about our employee benefits. Presbyterian is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone is valued and empowered for success. We believe that our environment should reflect the diversity of our community. About Presbyterian Healthcare ServicesPresbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses. Maximum Offer for this position is up to: USD $51.00/Hr. Compensation Disclaimer: The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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