Registered Nurse (RN) - Heart Failure
About The Position
The Registered Nurse will work in the Heart Failure Unit (5E) at Christiana Hospital, a 36-bed specialized post-critical care complex cardiac unit providing high-acuity care to patients with complex heart failure and post-operative cardiac needs. Twelve beds are designated for post-operative open-heart surgery and LVAD patients who require advanced clinical expertise and specialized nursing competencies. The RN provides comprehensive nursing care to patients who may have chest tubes and surgical drains, large-bore central venous catheters, and external cardiac pacing wires. The role includes advanced assessment, continuous hemodynamic and cardiac monitoring, medication administration, patient education, and early detection of changes in patient condition. This is a full-time position in Newark, Delaware, with rotating day and midnight shifts (7 a.m.–7 p.m. and 7 p.m.–7 a.m.), 72 hours per pay period. Weekends and holidays are required as needed.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Commitment to obtaining a BSN within three years of hire.
- BLS certification required.
- Delaware RN licensure or eligibility for licensure in Delaware.
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred.
- Previous stepdown experience preferred.
- Previous critical care experience preferred.
- ACLS preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with complex heart failure and post-operative cardiac needs.
- Perform advanced patient assessments.
- Provide continuous hemodynamic and cardiac monitoring.
- Administer medications and educate patients.
- Detect changes in patient condition early.
- Care for patients who may have chest tubes and surgical drains, large-bore central venous catheters, and external cardiac pacing wires.
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Two retirement planning offerings, including a 403(b) with company contributions.
- Paid time off with annual rollover and opportunities to cash out.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Work/life benefits, including an annual care.com membership and access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work.
- Retirement planning services and financial coaching.
- Fitness and wellness reimbursement.
- Discounts on hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, and movie tickets.
- Employee assistance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
