Registered Nurse (RN) CICU - Days

Company: Ascension
Location: Anniston
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

We Are Hiring:Come Join St. Vincent's as a Registered Nurse in our Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.Want to work weekends only to free up your time during the week? We have the position for you.
Position: Registered NurseDepartment: Cardiac ICU (CICU)Location: St. Vincent's East - Trussville, ALShift: Full time - Day shift - 7a to 7p -3-12 hr shifts per week

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  Sign on Bonus Eligible
• 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, and retirement. 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 and easy 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.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.
  Our CICU (Cardiovascular ICU) is a private 12- bed unit that specializes in critical cardiac care for patients. You will see extensive hemodynamic monitoring, use of continuous bedside dialysis (CRRT), cardiac assist devices (IABP, Impella, external pacemakers) and frequent use of vasoactive medications. We also receive and care for TAVR patients.
  CICU specializes in Induced Hypothermia care for cardiac patients. You will be trained to initiate, maintain, and recover these patients.
  On CICU, 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 such as our hypothermia patients. 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. CICU is a great unit to develop or refine your ICU skills.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.
        
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