CVICU Registered Nurse in Carmel, IN

Registered Nurse ICU

Your future role at a glance 

Location: Carmel, IN

Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center

Department/Specialty: ICU l Cardiac Services

Schedule: Nights l Full Time 

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Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Provide direct nursing care on an 80 bed Cardiovascular unit with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization.

• Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

What additional preferences we're seeking

Prefer at least 1-3 yrs current ICU experience in a high acuity inpatient hospital.

The Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center is proud to be recognized as:

• Voted #1 Heart Hospital in Indiana by Money Magazine 2024
• PRC Five Star Excellence Award for Cardiac Medical - Top 10% in the Nation
• PRC Five Star Excellence Award for Inpatient Services - Top 10% in the Nation
• PRC Five Star Excellence Award for Cardiothoracic Surgery - Top 10% in the Nation
• The St. Vincent Heart Hospital is "One of six best recognized in the United States for Cardiology"

The Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center consists of 80 beds. There are 40 Critical Care and ICU beds and 40 Progressive beds.

Our State-Of-The-Art heart care is provided utilizing a Universal Bed Model. The universal bed model is an innovative care delivery system that allows patient care to be managed in one setting room post-operation to discharge.

PATIENTS WE SERVE:

• Open Heart Surgery
• Advanced Heart Failure
• Aortic Care
• Electrophysiology
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Thoracic Surgery
• Valve Care
• Vascular Care

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