RN Cardiothoracic ICU Stepdown

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Cardiothoracic ICU Stepdown provides professional nursing care on 7MHC, a 46-bed unit caring for patients after cardiothoracic surgery. The unit specializes in cardiac, pulmonary, and transplant care, including postoperative CABG and cardiac valve surgery, lung surgery, heart and lung transplant, and VAD patients. Patients may be admitted on the day of surgery, after cardiovascular recovery, or from the Cardiothoracic ICU; patients needing intensive care may transfer to the ICU and return to the unit after stabilizing. Patients are medically complex and may need medical, physical, and emotional support, with care involving drains, wounds, high-risk medications, and monitoring.

Using the ANA scope of practice and nursing process, the RN assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supports discharge while applying patient- and family-centered care principles. The RN provides quality care under the direction of the Nurse Leader and follows Corewell Health policies and procedures. The RN partners with patients and families to incorporate their input and goals into care planning, develops teaching strategies, and documents education and learning in the health record.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required within 5 years.
• Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days.
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 6 months.
• Strong clinical skills in cardiac, pulmonary, and postsurgical assessment, including rhythm assessment, identifying abnormalities through cardiac and pulmonary auscultation, and surgical-site management.
• Strong nursing foundations, including concise communication, individualized care, advocacy, time management, use of policies and standards of care, and adaptability in emergent situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and support discharge.
• Deliver patient- and family-centered care in accordance with Corewell Health policies and procedures.
• Partner with patients and families to incorporate their input and goals into the plan of care.
• Develop patient and family teaching strategies and document education and learning in the health record.
• Provide medical, physical, and emotional support to complex cardiothoracic surgical patients.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on 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.

What This Job Offers

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