Registered Nurse - RN - Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery Clinic

Lifepoint Health • Lake Havasu City, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is ideal for nurses who are passionate about building meaningful patient relationships while coordinating care for individuals undergoing life-changing cardiovascular and thoracic procedures. From pre-operative education and post-operative follow-up to long-term care coordination, you'll be part of a team committed to evidence-based practice, quality outcomes, and compassionate healing. As an RN in the Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery Clinic, you'll play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their surgical journey, working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional cardiac and thoracic care. Havasu Regional offers comprehensive cardiovascular services, including heart surgery, interventional cardiology, vascular care, cardiac rehabilitation, and treatment for complex heart conditions, providing nurses with exposure to a broad spectrum of cardiac patient populations.

Requirements

• Current Arizona or Compact State RN license with Arizona endorsement
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing school
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of bedside RN required – Cardiovascular Thoracic, Cardiology, Telemetry or ICU experience

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science (BSN) preferred
• ACLS, PALS, and Handle with Care preferred
• 2 to 4 years of critical care nursing preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given in the assigned physicians clinic.
• Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Under the supervision of physician, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments.
• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
• Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition.
• Documents patient care given.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Maintains examination areas.
• Effectively communicates and assists other nursing staff with delivery of nursing care; acts as a team leader/charge nurse as assigned. Problem solving reflects a calm demeanor with appropriate professional behavior. Promptly notifies manager of issues or concerns related to the department, offering suggestions for improvement when possible.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree