CVICU-St. Helena-CA--Pay Negotiable

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill cardiovascular patients.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, hemodynamic status, ventilators, and other critical care equipment.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, vasoactive drips, blood products, and advanced cardiac treatments.
• Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition and medical emergencies.
• Assist with the care of post-operative cardiac and vascular surgery patients.
• Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and recovery.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and electronic medical records.
• Follow infection prevention, patient safety, HIPAA, and regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• CCRN certification preferred.
• Recent CVICU, ICU, CCU, or critical care nursing experience preferred.