Nurse Tech Cardiovascular Recovery Unit CVRU
About The Position
This is a part time position working within the 2nd floor of Meijer Heart Center, Cardiovascular Recovery Unit. Past the point of the required orientation classes, the role is 2 night shifts per week. It will not include Saturday or Sunday nights. Please read full summary and see schedule/orientation requirements listed below, before applying. About this unit The CVRU is a fast paced, highly specialized 9-bed critical care unit located right next to the Meijer Heart Center OR’s that is dedicated to providing world class recovery care of patients who have undergone all types of cardiac surgical procedures. Our nurses are fully ICU trained (including on IABP’s, PA catheters, sheaths, ventilators, etc) and provide the complete recovery care needed for these patients until they are hemodynamically stable and ready to transfer to the progressive care unit or to the Cardiothoracic ICU if the critical care needs are anticipated to last greater than 24 hrs. Our nurses work very closely with the cardiac surgery team to make sure these complex patients receive everything they need to assure optimal outcomes. We are looking for highly motived people who value teamwork and collaboration with other members of the health care team as these are essential to the position.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) Required Within 90 Days
Nice To Haves
- Patient care experience in an inpatient setting is preferred
Responsibilities
- Electronic charting in EPIC
- Monitoring vitals
- Checking blood sugars
- Bed bathing
- Ambulating
- Wound care and dressing changes
- Catheterization / catheter care
- Acting as a safety attendant for patients
- Tasks related to EKGs
- Changing over rooms/Cleaning
- Post mortem care
- Patient transport
- Floating to another department for the shift if directed to
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
