RN CVICU

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) is a 28-bed, high-acuity cardiovascular recovery and intensive care unit. This fast-paced environment combines advanced technology, evidence-based practice, and critical thinking to deliver exceptional patient and family-centered care.

Specialty Areas Include:

• Pre-operative support and immediate post-operative recovery for cardiovascular procedures
• Open-heart surgery recovery
• Heart transplant care
• Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) implantation and management
• Interventional and structural heart procedures
• Acute cardiology and advanced heart failure management

Advanced Patient Care Experience:

CVICU nurses care for critically ill patients requiring:

• Inotropic support
• Temporary left and right ventricular assist devices
• Impella devices
• Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP)
• Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
• CentriMag (C-Mag) support systems
• Total Artificial Heart technology (future implementation)

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Management of invasive monitoring lines and hemodynamic support
• Administration and titration of complex medication therapies
• Continuous renal replacement therapies, including dialysis and ultrafiltration
• Care and management of temporary and permanent ventricular assist devices
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety

Patient safety and quality outcomes remain the highest priorities, supported by strong nursing leadership and a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Required Skills & Experience

• Demonstrates the knowledge, clinical abilities, and technical skills necessary to provide age-specific and culturally competent patient care and education.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Utilizes appropriate communication channels and maintains strict patient confidentiality.
• Maintains clinical competency and demonstrates a commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education.
• Adapts effectively to change and works successfully within a culturally diverse environment.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• None specified.

Education

Required

• Diploma in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Licensure & Certifications

Required

• Current Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) License or Compact State RN License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).