Registered Nurse Cardiovascular OR

• Location: Carmel, IN
• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center
• Department/Specialty: Cardiac Services | Cardiovascular Operating Room
• Schedule: Full time days | Four 10 hour shifts per week | On call requirements

• Performs both scrub functions and handling of instruments and supplies used during complex cardiovascular surgical procedures.
• Performs circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient during cardiovascular procedures.
• Assists operating physicians and anesthesia with accessing and maintaining lines and intubation during cardiovascular procedures.
• Prepares cardiovascular operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • 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.

Education

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

Additional Preferences:

• Prefer at least 2 years current cardiovascular operating room experience
• Prefer scrub experience