CVICU Nurse RN - Open Heart Recovery 7a-7p
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process and standards of practice for a professional nurse. The RN is expected to perform all staff nurse activities and function as charge nurse when assigned. The RN maintains overall accountability/responsibility for assigned patients, even though some activities/tasks may be delegated to Technical Nurses, Patient Care Associates, and/or Sitters. Assignments are performed appropriately to age and developmental level of patients being served. The Open Heart Recovery RN has received specialized education and obtained the skills necessary to care for a patient post sternotomy and cardiopulmonary bypass. The Open Heart Recovery RN has obtained competencies and knowledge related to cardiothoracic surgery, advanced heart failure, hemodynamics, EKG interpretation, Swan Ganz catheters, and devices such as Impella, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, CRRT, and ECMO. The Open Heart Recovery RN demonstrates professionalism, leadership and autonomy within scope of practice as set forth by hospital policy, state and federal law.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- License to practice nursing in the state of Florida
- BLS from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
- ACLS from the American Heart Association
- 1-2 years CVICU/Open Heart Recovery or ICU experience
- Demonstrates teamwork and communicates in a professional manner with all members of the healthcare team.
- Demonstrates the ability to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures that affect patient care delivery.
- Cares for patients of all age groups.
Nice To Haves
- BSN degree from an accredited school of nursing within three (3) years of hire or transfer into the position (for new hires effective June 14, 2017).
- Professional certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process and standards of practice.
- Performs all staff nurse activities.
- Functions as charge nurse when assigned.
- Maintains overall accountability/responsibility for assigned patients, even though some activities/tasks may be delegated.
- Cares for patients post sternotomy and cardiopulmonary bypass.
- Demonstrates professionalism, leadership and autonomy within scope of practice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
