Registered Nurse Cardiac CVTU/CVICU
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Description
- Location: Indianapolis, IN
- Facility: Ascension St. Vincent
- Department/Specialty: Cardiovascular CVTU/CVICU
- Schedule: 3x12 hour shifts, Full-time, Night shift, 7:00PM-7:00AM, Weekend and holiday rotation
- Provide high-acuity nursing care for medical and surgical patients including those with STEMI, advanced heart failure, and complex transplants to ensure clinical stability and safety.
- Manage advanced life support and mechanical assist devices, such as ECMO, VADs and ventilators, to maintain vital organ function and support patient recovery.
- Execute and adjust individualized care plans based on continuous monitoring of hemodynamic data and cardiac rhythms to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Lead the coordination of the multidisciplinary team across various specialties to provide a seamless, integrated care experience for complex surgical and transplant patients.
- Evaluate and organize comprehensive discharge and transition plans to empower patients and families for a safe, successful recovery after intensive care.
Licensure / Certification / Registration
- Required Credential(s):
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. 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.
- Preferred Credential(s):
- Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
Additional Preference
- At least one year of critical Care experience.