Registered Nurse Cardiac CVTU/CVICU

Ascension • Indianapolis, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
If you enjoy working in a collaborative, high intensity & fast paced environment where you can put your critical thinking skills to use, this is the position for you!
Highly acute 24-beds Surgical/Medical Cardiac ICU/Cardiac Recovery
Specializing in advanced heart failure, cardiogenic shock, STEMI, transplant, VAD’s, thoracic, vascular, ECMO patient populations
Nursing to patient Ratio: 1:1 or 1:2
Supported by Patient Care Technicians, resource, and multidisciplinary teams
We have an amazing team of skilled nurses and patient care technicians that work with a multi-disciplinary team and innovative physicians. We work closely as a team to support our patients and each other.
Patients we serve:
Medical Patients: STEMI, Cardiac Arrest, and Advanced Heart Failure
Surgical Patients: Cardiac: Transplant, VAD, CABG, and Valve Repair/Replacement
Thoracic: Pneumonectomy, Lobectomy, Esophagectomy
Vascular: AAA repair, CEA, complex vascular repair
Transplant: Heart and Kidney

Requirements

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• 1 - 2 years of Critical Care (ICU) experience preferred
• Preferred: At least one year of critical care experience

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
• Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree