Registered Nurse - Cardiac Holding Recovery

Henry Ford Health • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Cardiac Holding Recovery Unit coordinates and delivers high-quality, compassionate patient care. The nurse uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care; supports patients and their families; communicates effectively with the healthcare team; and helps develop solutions to meet patient goals. The unit provides preoperative and postoperative care for patients going to the Cardiac Cath Lab, Electrophysiology Lab, and Interventional Radiology Lab, and assists with loop insertions, TEEs, and cardioversions. The unit operates Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM to 9:30 PM, with no weekends or holidays required. This position is listed as 40 hours per week, with a scheduled mid shift of 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The department also describes a combination of 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts with variable start times. The average patient-to-nurse ratio is 2–3:1, depending on acuity. The unit supports ongoing professional learning and education.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
• Health care provider certification (BCLS).
• Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities to formulate effective nursing care plans.
• At least two years of prior critical care, cardiology, or emergency nursing experience, as stated in the department description.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• One to two years as a Lactation Consultant/Specialist preferred for RN Lactation Consultant roles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, compassionate patient care.
• Use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Provide support to patients and their families.
• Foster effective communication within the healthcare team.
• Drive solutions to meet patient goals.
• Provide preoperative and postoperative care for patients going to the Cardiac Cath Lab, Electrophysiology Lab, and Interventional Radiology Lab.
• Assist with loop insertions, TEEs, and cardioversions in the department.

Benefits

• Benefit eligible.

What This Job Offers

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