RN - Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular ICU - Multiple Shifts

UAB St. Vincent's•Birmingham, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Overview Department: Cardiovascular ICU - CVICU Schedule: Multiple Shifts Available Full-Time Days, 3 12-Hour Shifts, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham Benefits for eligible positions include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more This is a private 17-bed unit (12 ICU beds and 5 open heart recovery beds) that specializes in cardiac care for patients who have had cardiothoracic surgery. This includes: CABG (Coronary artery bypass grafting), MVR (Mitral valve repair/replacement, AVR (aortic valve replacement), Thoracotomies, carotids and femoral popliteal bypass.

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.
Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing AND Required professional licensure at time of hire.

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.