RN Cardiac and Vascular Care Unit
About The Position
The RN works in 6 Meijer Heart Center (6 Heart), a 46-bed cardiac and vascular progressive/stepdown unit serving patients with cardiac and vascular diseases requiring medical, procedural, or surgical interventions. The patient population includes people with acute coronary syndrome, acute myocardial infarction, post-percutaneous coronary intervention, peripheral artery disease, renal artery disease, aortic aneurysm, carotid artery disease, and heart rhythm disorders. Nurses on the unit use peritoneal dialysis, Endotool for continuous insulin drip management, and hemodynamic monitoring with arterial lines. The unit offers opportunities for nurses to grow their knowledge and confidence while working as part of a supportive team focused on safe, excellent patient care. Under the ANA scope of practice, the RN uses the nursing process to provide professional care, incorporating patient- and family-centered principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge. The RN provides quality care under the direction of the Nurse Leader in accordance with Corewell Health policies and procedures, recognizing how nursing care and patient/family partnerships affect outcomes. The RN incorporates patient and family input and goals into care planning, develops teaching strategies, and documents education and learning in the health record. This is a full-time night-shift position at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The schedule is 36 hours per week, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, on variable days, with every-other-weekend work.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing required.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing required within five years.
- Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days.
- AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within six months.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional nursing care using the ANA scope of practice and nursing process.
- Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge while incorporating patient- and family-centered care principles.
- Provide quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader and in accordance with Corewell Health policies and procedures.
- Partner with patients and families and incorporate their input and goals into care planning.
- Develop patient and family teaching strategies and document education and learning in the health record.
- Care for cardiac and vascular patients requiring medical, procedural, or surgical interventions.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- Discounts directory for restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
- Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
