RN - Acute Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works on Akron General’s 4200 Complex Cardiovascular Unit, which cares for a diverse, high-acuity patient population. Patients include people recovering from open-heart surgery, vascular and lung surgeries, heart catheterization and pacemaker procedures, as well as patients with irregular heart rhythms, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, pulmonary embolism, and DVT. The RN provides direct nursing care and collaborates with other caregivers to support a positive patient experience. The role offers hands-on experience with complex medical concerns and technologies, along with educational and professional development resources. The position works nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., including every other weekend and three holidays per year. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care; monitors patient conditions; involves patients and families in care; administers treatments and medication; documents care; contributes to interdisciplinary evaluation and quality improvement; delegates tasks; and maintains relevant education, certifications, and licensure.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (Diploma, ADN, or BSN program).
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross upon hire or within the first year of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for a given patient population.
- Complete ongoing assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and respond appropriately.
- Develop and update goals, involve patients and families in care, and serve as a patient advocate.
- Provide nursing care, administer treatments and medication, and document care.
- Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary evaluation of patient and family outcomes, contribute to care improvement, and participate in the quality improvement process.
- Delegate tasks and serve as a resource person.
- Pursue ongoing education and specialty certifications, maintain applicable certification and licensure, and obtain certifications required for the unit.
Benefits
- Educational and professional development resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
