Registered Nurse RN Cardiovascular ICU

Hourly Wage Estimate: $33.74 - $50.62 / hour
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Job Summary and Qualifications

We are seeking a highly-skilled and compassionate RN to deliver exceptional patient care in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at Chippenham Hospital. In this role you will provide critical care nursing to patients with potentially life-threatening heart conditions, from myocardial infarctions and coronary interventions to heart failure and heart transplantation. If you are looking for a supportive and teamwork oriented environment, apply today!

* Full-Time Day Shift *

What you will do in this role:

• As a registered nurse in the CVICU you will provide therapeutic care of seriously and critically ill patients for a variety of heart diseases and conditions, including resuscitation.
• You will provide care to immediate post-op coronary artery by-pass patients, valve repair/ replacements, and patients following MAZE procedures, and participate in patient/family education.
• Working closely with a multidisciplinary team of nurses, cardiac specialists and patient care staff, you will administer prescribed medications and monitor vital signs in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the facility.
• During every shift you will monitor, record and communicate patient conditions utilizing our computerized documentation systems.
• When dealing with patients, visitors, co-workers and other customer, you will maintain cultural and diversity awareness and much more.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (BSN preferred).
• Current Registered Nurse License in Virginia or Current Multistate Compact License.
• 1 year of nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting required.
• 1 year of critical care (ICU) nursing experience preferred.
• Current American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS or BCLS) Certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Benefits

Chippenham Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
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Chippenham Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1972, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 460+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities located on the Southside of Richmond. We are the region's first choice for orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health and cardiovascular care. The Joint Commission awarded Chippenham Hospital the Gold Seal of Approval and named us a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke, heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip and knee replacement and surgical care. We are also a Level I Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center.

Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Registered Nurse RN Cardiovascular ICU opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.

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