Registered Nurse - Progressive Care

Lima Memorial Main Campus • Lima, OH

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides specialized cardiac and post-operative care for patients recovering from open-heart procedures and other complex cardiovascular conditions in a hospital cardiac care environment. The RN delivers comprehensive patient care in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams, assessing patient conditions, implementing individualized care plans, and monitoring recovery after cardiac procedures. The role requires strong clinical judgment, advanced cardiac knowledge, and prompt response to changes in patient condition. The nurse also coordinates care and supports non-RN staff to promote effective and safe patient care throughout each shift. The schedule is a night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with 36 hours guaranteed per week.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Ohio or a Compact license.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
• Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification.
• At least two years of nursing experience.
• Experience providing post-operative care for open-heart surgery patients.
• Experience managing chest tubes and other surgical drains.
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring, including interpreting rhythm strips and responding appropriately to cardiac rhythm changes.
• Advanced knowledge of cardiac and pulmonary conditions.
• Experience assisting with chest tube removal and removal of pericardial pacing wires, and managing temporary pacing devices.
• Experience supporting oxygen therapy and non-invasive ventilation systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized cardiac and post-operative care to patients recovering from open-heart procedures and other complex cardiovascular conditions.
• Assess patient conditions, implement individualized care plans, and monitor recovery following cardiac procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to changes in patient condition.
• Assist with coordinating care and support non-RN staff to ensure effective and safe patient care throughout each shift.
• Manage chest tubes and other surgical drains.
• Assist with chest tube removal, removal of pericardial pacing wires, and management of temporary pacing devices.
• Support oxygen therapy and non-invasive ventilation systems.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, interpret rhythm strips, and respond appropriately to rhythm changes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed