RN - Cardiovascular ICU/Stepdown
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care in a 20-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), using evidence-based practices and unit-specific protocols to support high-quality patient outcomes. The unit provides 24/7 care for patients recovering from cardiac and vascular procedures and those with life-threatening cardiovascular conditions. It also supports general, medical, and trauma ICU patients when demand increases. The nurse conducts admission assessments, develops individualized plans of care, implements nursing interventions based on patient and family needs, and evaluates patient progress to adjust care plans. The role includes direct care for critically ill cardiovascular patients, including those recovering from CABG and vascular surgery, as well as other ICU-level patients. The nurse maintains timely documentation, contributes to a safe and organized care environment, performs hourly patient rounding, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to support patients, families, and colleagues.
Requirements
- Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association within one year.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days.
- More than one year of RN work experience is listed in the qualifications; the overview states RN experience greater than two years.
- ICU experience is identified as ideal in the overview.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree in nursing is preferred; a nursing diploma is listed as education.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive CVICU nursing care using evidence-based practices and unit-specific protocols.
- Conduct admission assessments and develop individualized plans of care based on patient and family needs.
- Implement nursing interventions, evaluate patient progress, and modify care plans as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation to support interdisciplinary communication and coordination.
- Identify, report, and address potential safety hazards and incidents.
- Collaborate with colleagues to resolve concerns, share knowledge, and support clinical development.
- Maintain departmental competencies and pursue continuous learning opportunities.
- Provide direct care to critically ill cardiovascular patients, including post-operative CABG and vascular surgery patients, as well as other ICU-level patients.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe patient care environment.
- Perform hourly patient rounding and proactively identify opportunities to meet or exceed the needs of patients, families, and internal and external customers.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
