Registered Nurse RN - Critical Care CVICU
About The Position
The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Registered Nurse delivers high-acuity, patient-centered care in a specialized hospital dedicated to advanced cardiac sciences. The RN manages critically ill cardiovascular patients, including patients recovering from open-heart surgery, thoracotomies, and vascular procedures, using clinical judgment and advanced medical technology to stabilize their conditions. The role involves collaboration with cardiovascular surgeons and other members of the care team, as well as evidence-based interventions and a commitment to excellent clinical outcomes. The RN coordinates and delivers individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care in accordance with department requirements and applicable state and specialty nursing standards. The nurse serves as an advocate for patients and their families or caregivers and supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values. The schedule is three days per week, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with rotating weekends.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited diploma, associate, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program.
- Current Registered Nurse license in Texas or a Multi-State Compact License. Employees with a compact license must obtain a Texas RN license within 90 days of hire.
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications issued by the American Heart Association.
- At least one year of clinical critical care or ICU experience as a licensed RN in a hospital.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- CV experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers.
- Document care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
- Teach patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, patient status, treatment plans, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures.
- Explain complex medical terminology to support patient and caregiver understanding.
- Teach non-medication follow-up measures, including healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and lifestyle changes.
- Prepare patients and families or caregivers for future self-management.
- Manage evidence-based practices and continuous process improvement initiatives to meet quality measures and enhance patient care.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver holistic treatment plans that promote recovery.
- Manage complex, critically ill cardiovascular patients, including those recovering from cardiac and vascular procedures.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Legal counseling, identity theft protection, consumer discounts, auto and home insurance, and preferred banking partnerships.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
