Registered Nurse (RN) CVICU - Days
Company: Ascension
Location: Oxford
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
We Are Hiring: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) nurses
are ranked among the most sought-after specialty nurse
professionals working today. CVICU nurse jobs entail administering
care for patients following open-heart surgery and is considered
the most highly specialized and critical intensive care unit. As
such, you owe it to yourself to join a team that excels and has a
history of revolutionizing methods of heart care. - -Position:
Registered NurseDepartment: Cardiovascular ICU - CVICULocation: St.
Vincent's East - Trussville, AL Shift: Full Time - Day shift - 7a
to 7p. -
- Compensation/Benefits: At Ascension, we care for our
associates: the people who are the foundation of our work to
fulfill our mission. We offer a comprehensive benefit package to
include medical, dental, vision, retirement, as well as a generous
PTO/Holiday accrual. Company paid Short Term, Long Term, Basic Life
and Accidental death benefits are also included. - Associates can
take advantage of other great benefits like tuition reimbursement,
adoption assistance and much more. - -
- Free Parking
- Heart of Care: Nurses are at the heart of the care we provide.
That's why, at Ascension, we invest in our nurses, so they can have
a positive impact on the people and communities we
serve.Cardiovascular ICU is a private 8- bed unit that specializes
in cardiac care for patients who have had Cardiothoracic Surgery.
This includes: CABG (Coronary artery bypass grafting), MVR (Mitral
valve repair/replacement, AVR (aortic valve replacement),
Thoracotomies, carotids and femoral popliteal bypass. - You will
see extensive hemodynamic monitoring, use of continuous bedside
dialysis (CRRT), cardiac assist devices (IABP, external pace
makers) and frequent use of vasoactive medications. -On CVICU, you
will be trained to detect medical issues before they become a
problem, so that you can respond to those emergent situations
quickly and confidently. -Our average nurse to patient ratio is 2:1
with some patients requiring 1:1 care. Our beds are normally full,
and our staff is very rarely cancelled. - -Here at St. Vincent's
East, you will be joining a motivated, energetic staff and will be
introduced to a team environment. CVICU is a great unit to develop
or refine your ICU skills. -St. Vincent's East is a 362-bed
hospital, located just 15 minutes from downtown. Situated between
Irondale and Trussville, AL. - It is the second largest Ascension
hospital in the Birmingham area. - What You Will Do: Provide direct
nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures
and protocols of the healthcare organization.
- Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and
communicate patient condition as appropriate.
- Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for
well-coordinated patient care.
- Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
- Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with
members of the healthcare team. What You Will Need: Licensure /
Certification / Registration:
- Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed
from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or
job transfer date required.
- Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart
Association (AHA) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date
or job transfer date required. -
- BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association
(AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job
transfer date required.Education:
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
Additional Preferences: No additional preferences. Why Join Our
Team: Ascension St. Vincent's has been serving Birmingham and
surrounding communities for more than 120 years. We employ over
4,800 associates across five hospitals in addition to outpatient
health centers, physician offices, rehabilitation centers and more.
Ascension St. Vincent's is committed to providing compassionate,
personalized care for all, including our associates. We offer a
place of respect and inclusion, as well as a rich learning
environment with countless opportunities for career growth and
professional development. If you are looking to make an immediate
impact in your community, we invite you to explore a career with
Ascension St. Vincent's today. When you join Ascension, you join a
team of over 150,000 individuals across the country committed to a
Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized
care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs,
career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the
resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding
career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition
assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If
you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a
difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Ascension St. Vincent Health
System is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative
Action employer. Associates and Applicants receive fair and
impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion,
national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation,
age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data,
or other legally protected status.Pay Non-Discrimination Notice:
fFor further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the
following link to the "EEO is the Law" poster:fPlease note that
Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who
have applied for a position using our official application. Be on
alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will
not solicit money or banking information from applicants. -
E-Verify Statement: This employer participates in the Electronic
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