Registered Nurse - Cardiac ICU

Role Overview Provides direct patient care in a specialized Cardiac ICU, focusing on critically ill cardiac patients with conditions like myocardial infarction, heart failure, and arrhythmias. Responsibilities include assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plans, promoting patient and family-centered care, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Provides direct patient care in a specialized Cardiac ICU, focusing on critically ill cardiac patients with conditions like myocardial infarction, heart failure, and arrhythmias. Responsibilities include assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plans, promoting patient and family-centered care, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Key duties involve educating patients/families on post-treatment care, managing complex cardiac devices (e.g., LVADs, Impella), and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent care. The role emphasizes using critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values and barriers. Qualifications & Skills RN license required; minimum education includes Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree, with preferred Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. No prior experience required; 2+ years of relevant experience and supervisory experience are preferred. Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills essential. Additional Details Shift involves three 12-hour night shifts, with shift differentials for nights, weekends, and holidays. Opportunities for professional development through a career ladder that supports advancement, leadership, and increased compensation. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and wellness programs. This position is safety-sensitive, requiring alertness and safe work practices. The role offers a dynamic environment for nurses committed to cardiac care and professional growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr