Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) - St. Francis Downtown
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) delivers nursing care to acute and critical patients who require intensive medical care. The role assesses patient status, identifies and prioritizes patient problems and needs, implements clinical nursing interventions, develops and carries out care plans to improve outcomes, and helps ensure a safe, therapeutic environment. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team and uses clinical judgment and evidence-based practice to respond to changing patient conditions. This position is at St. Francis Downtown. The scheduled shift is nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with 40 scheduled hours per week. Eligible RNs with one year of prior experience could receive a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500.
Requirements
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- At least 1 year of RN experience.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) or ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) is preferred at hire and must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS is required within 6 months of hire.
- For Pediatric Units, PALS is required in lieu of BLS/ACLS and must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred, not required).
- Six months of RN experience in a Med/Surg, Critical Care, Stepdown, or Emergency Department unit.
- BLS or ACLS certification at hire.
- PALS certification at hire.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Conduct and analyze initial and ongoing patient assessments; create a plan of care, implement treatment, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
- Synthesize and prioritize information to take immediate, decisive, evidence-based, patient-focused action using clinical judgment and inquiry.
- Anticipate and respond confidently to patient needs, adapting to rapidly changing conditions.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
- Develop and perform patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes.
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
- 403(b) with employer contributions, when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- HSA/FSA options.
- Life insurance.
- Mental health resources and discounts.
- Paid time off.
- Parental and FMLA leave.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance.
- Professional development and continuing education support.
- Potential sign-on bonus up to $7,500 for RNs with one year of prior experience.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
