Open Heart Recovery Registered Nurse Full Time Nights

Summary Job Description: Full time 36 weekly hours, night shift Sign on Bonus eligible for experienced candidates ! About the Unit: Cardiovascular Recovery, also known as Open Heart Recovery or CVR, is a six bed unit offering intensive recovery rooms and critical care services to the immediate post-operative cardiac surgery patient.

Job Duties: The open heart recovery nurse recovers patients post operatively. The nurse assesses and identifies patient needs and implements appropriate interventions for the critical cardiac patient. The Nurse establishes and maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care; assures that nursing care interventions and activities are directed to resolve problems; and performs technical aspects of care competently.

Cardiac nurses must have strong critical thinking skills. The cardiac nurse acts as a family and patient resource to guide them through all stages of the patient’s cardiac journey. Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required: Active Kentucky RN License BCLS Required ACLS Required Previous experience in open heart recovery, critical care or equivalent experience is desired If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

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