RN Cardiac PCU stepdown nights

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM

The 6 East Cardiac Intensive Care Unit/Progressive Care Unit cares for critically ill cardiac patients recovering from acute MI, cardiogenic shock, CHF, cardiac arrest, and percutaneous interventions. The unit supports patients with heart attacks, heart failure, arrhythmias, and those requiring devices such as Impella or IABP. The RN team works with patient care techs during the day shift to manage this population.

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited nursing school that permits sitting for the NCLEX to become licensed as a Registered Nurse. BSN preferred.
• Licensure:
  Current State of Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license, BLS, and ACLS (required for float pool, cardiac/cath lab, AICU, emergency). RN’s must also hold an ACLS certification and complete Critical Care Core classes or test out.
• Experience:
  
  Experience caring for critically ill cardiac patients is encouraged. First‑time Canadian RNs are encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge and
  
  Skills:
  
  Nursing theory, practice, age‑specific needs, interpersonal skills for collegial work relationships, therapeutic patient/family relationships, critical thinking, attention to detail when planning and performing nursing care.

• Competitive compensation, daily pay
• Benefits effective Day One (no waiting periods), including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short‑term and Long‑term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health
• Tuition reimbursement

• Gather and analyze patient information
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized care plans
• Use teach‑back methodology to educate patients and families
• Actively seek to prevent potential hospital‑acquired outcomes
• Effectively communicate patient status, priority goals, and interventions during consultations, rounds, and handoffs
• Follow all HIPAA policies and procedures
• Behave in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Values of St. Joseph Mercy Hospitals

Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.