CVICU Nurse
About The Position
As a CVICU Registered Nurse at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary, you will monitor critically ill and unstable patients following extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease. You will receive report from a nursing teammate at the start of each shift, make rounds, provide continuing care, and perform procedures described in the care plan. CVICU nurses care for patients with critical heart problems, often after cardiac surgery, who need specialized care. The role requires multitasking, rapid responses, focused and attentive monitoring throughout the shift, and advocating for patients who may be unable to speak for themselves. You will use sound judgment during emergencies and support patients and families’ informational and emotional needs. The organization emphasizes social justice, health equity, and innovative care.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse license in good standing in Arkansas or a compact state, required before the start date.
- At least 12 months of acute care experience; new graduates or nurses without acute care experience are hired through the residency training program.
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
- ACLS certification through the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Previous CVICU experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, and implement nursing care while ensuring patient comfort.
- Anticipate, identify, and respond to the informational and emotional needs of patients and families.
- Guide and direct healthcare personnel, including Patient Care Technicians, in caring for patients.
- Maintain knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use, including IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices; use safeguards such as IV pump drug libraries and monitor alarms as needed.
- Initiate emergency support measures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and protecting patients from injury.
- Assist with patient care tasks, including emptying drainage devices, ambulating patients, and providing hygiene.
- Monitor critically ill and unstable patients throughout the shift, provide continuing care, and perform procedures specified in the care plan.
- Advocate for patients and exercise sound judgment in emergencies.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $25,000 for eligible hires.
- Additional pay for participation in the clinical ladder.
- Referral bonuses.
- Excellent benefits.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Relocation assistance.
- Benefits intended to support team member well-being and work/life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
