POSITION SUMMARY:

• The CVICU RN coordinates total nursing care for critically ill patients, averaging in age from 57-70 years. 
• The primary patient population served cardiac patients.  
• Participates in inpatient/family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with members of the health care team to maintain standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. 
• Participates in organizational and unit-based quality improvement activities. 
• Is able to provide mentorship and guidance to new employees.

 LICENSURE/ CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

 MINIMUM:   CA RN, BCLS, ACLS, NIHSS Stroke

 EDUCATION:

 MINIMUM:   High School Graduate or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

EXPERIENCE:

MINIMUM: 1 year of critical care nursing in Cardiac

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

This is a very high acuity ICU with a mixture of cardiac patients with multiple comorbidities (very sick patient population) - You may be required to provide care for patients with any of the below listed clinical specialty needs.

1. Comprehensive stroke Center-EVD ICP experience and knowledge of taking care of stroke patients with post-stroke intervention experience.

2. Open heart experience helpful.

4 .CRRT, Balloon pumps, Impella experience beneficial as we frequently manage patients with these medical devices.

5. This is a very fast-paced  Cardiac ICU.

 QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: 

MINIMUM:  

• Ability to use critical thinking skills and prioritize aspects of patient care; possesses good interpersonal communication skills. 
• Is able to calculate medication dosages and safely administer medications within the critical care setting.

 SPECIAL NOTES:

• 17 Beds for CVICU and 20 Beds for MCNSICU.

• This is a fast-paced environment must be able to adjust well to change and multitask.

• The culture of the facility/unit is with a diverse staff with seasoned nurses and new grads.

•  MUST HAVE CARDIAC EXPERIENCE.

•  WILL ACCEPT PENDING CA LICENSE.

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