RN - CVICU

Nebraska Medicine•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This 20-bed unit is a high-intensity cardiovascular specialty ICU that delivers advanced care to complex patients. The team manages some of the highest-acuity populations, including heart and lung transplant recipients, recovery of those post cardiothoracic and vascular surgeries, and those supported by mechanical circulatory assist devices such as IABP, right and left ventricular assist devices, Impellas, and ECMO. Nebraska Medicine is a leading health network that partners with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care. They value dignity and respect, and offer educational support including tuition assistance and discounts at Clarkson College, along with career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma required.
Effective communication skills required.
Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork and flexibility required.
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).
Based on department, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months of hire or transfer date department dependent required.
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) OR Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) within one year or hire or transfer date department dependent required.

Nice To Haves

Direct patient care experience preferred.
Based on position, prior experience in one or more of the following areas including cardiology, cardiac drip management, critical care, emergency department, medical-surgical, obstetrics, cardiovascular rehabilitation, telemetry, oncology, neonatal intensive care, pediatric acute care, solid organ transplant, cath lab, EP lab, quality assurance related to health care, perioperative and special procedures in applicable nursing specialty area preferred.
Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) or Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree preferred.
Based on position, one or more of the following courses including STABLE, smoking cessation counseling, basic critical care, or other specialty training courses preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel preferred.
Proficient with use of email applications preferred.
Proficient with use of departmental equipment and systems such as patient care equipment, telecommunication systems, information systems, pneumatic tube system, general patient care supplies, and transport equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide, prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care with other health care providers to meet holistic care needs of a designated group of patients. Environment of care may be long term, emergent, critical, acute, interventional, or procedural driven.
All staff nurses will attend a Cardiology Fellowship and Critical Care fellowship Programs to enhance their skill set and prepare them to become Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Experts.