Registered Nurse - Peds CVICU

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The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at Riley Children’s Health is a 23-bed unit located within The Heart Center on the 3rd floor of the Simon Family Tower. We care for all post‑operative cardiac surgical patients as well as critically ill children with complex cardiac disease needing medical ICU management. We also care for newborns directly from birth who have a known cardiac defect or cardiac medical issue. The CVICU strives for a culture of learning and compassion. Compassion for our patients and families and compassion for each other. When one succeeds, we all succeed. We believe in working as “One Team, All Heart”. Our team consists of the CVICU nurses, our CVICU Intensivist, CVICU unit techs, NPs, PAs, Cardiologists, Pharmacists as well as all the team members who touch the same patients within the Riley Heart Center (Cardiac Step‑Down Unit, Cath Lab, Cardiac OR, Echo, Telemetry). Our patient population consists of a wide range of ages including newborns up to adults. Our nursing staff develops and maintains an extensive clinical skillset and cares for patients requiring advanced respiratory support, continuous dialysis, continuous inotropic medications, heart transplantation, and mechanical cardiac assist devices such as ECMO and VAD. This position is referral eligible! Relocation incentives available! Shift Full Time Nights Nursing skills gained on this unit Caring for complex patients with multiple central access, intracardiac lines, ventilators, multiple medications and drains. Learn to cardiovert, defibrillate and administer medication to stabilize heart rhythms. PALS — Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Caring for multiple VADs (Ventricular Assist Devices). Learn dialysis (Prisma and Aquadex). The opportunity to learn ECMO and become part of the team as well. Unit Successes/Designations STS 3 STAR Cardiac program, 3‑STAR is the highest ranking you can receive. Consistently ranked in the US & World News Report. #5 Pediatric Cardiac Program in the country, and #1 Pediatric Cardiac Program in the Midwest. “Red Shoe” award recipients and Daisy Award winners. 2 Margaret Martin Award winners on our staff. Nurses who are certified in CCRN, CPN, and Lactation. Qualifications Requires an Associate of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred. Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license. Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program. Exceptions: Candidates who have not graduated from a nationally accredited program may be considered if they possess more than two years of acute care experience. Such exceptions are subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies. Why Join IU Health? As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer: A supportive and collaborative work environment that is patient centered. Competitive benefits. 401(K) retirement savings with employer match. Employer paid medical leave. Tuition reimbursement. Student loan forgiveness – IU Health qualifies under the public service loan forgiveness program. Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you. Healthy Results – Participation in our team member wellness programs awards points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck. The more you participate, the more you earn. Our culture of compassion allows for a holistic delivery of care that is individualized based on our patients’ and their families’ needs. At IU Health, every team member is a caregiver. This care does not stop with our patients, it also extends to one another and our community through service projects, health initiatives and wellness education. We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Riley Children's Health