Job Title: CVICU Registered Nurse (RN)**

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Job Summary:

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A CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) provides specialized care to critically ill patients recovering from cardiovascular surgeries, including open-heart surgery, coronary artery bypass grafts (CABG), valve replacements, and other cardiac-related procedures. CVICU RNs play a critical role in monitoring and managing patients’ cardiovascular status, providing advanced nursing care, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes for patients with complex cardiac conditions.

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Key Responsibilities:

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• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for critically ill patients recovering from cardiac surgical procedures, including post-operative care.

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• Monitor and manage patients’ hemodynamic status, cardiac rhythms, and vital signs using advanced monitoring equipment.

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• Administer medications, including vasoactive medications, inotropes, and sedatives, to maintain hemodynamic stability.

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• Provide post-surgical care, including wound care, chest tube management, and monitoring for complications such as arrhythmias, heart failure, or infections.

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• Collaborate with cardiac surgeons, intensivists, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.

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• Educate patients and their families on post-operative care, medications, and discharge planning.

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• Recognize and respond to life-threatening situations, initiating interventions such as resuscitation or advanced cardiac life support (ACLS).

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• Manage mechanical cardiac support devices, such as intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), ventricular assist devices (VADs), and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).

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• Document patient care, treatments, and progress accurately, ensuring compliance with clinical standards and regulatory requirements.

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• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives, staff development, and educational activities related to critical care and cardiac care.

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• Provide emotional support to patients and their families during the critical post-operative phase, addressing questions and concerns.

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Qualifications:

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• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.

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• Licensure:n
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  • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.

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• Certification:n
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  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

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  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

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  • Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) or Cardiac Surgery certification preferred.

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• Experience: Prior experience in intensive care, cardiac care, or CVICU

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