Vascular Surgery PCU - Clinical RN (Night Shift) → Vascular Surgery RN (Night Shift)
Role Overview
Provides comprehensive pre- and post-operative nursing care for patients undergoing peripheral vascular and cardiovascular surgeries, including endoluminal repairs, aneurysm repairs, carotid procedures, dialysis access, and vascular bypasses. Utilizes critical thinking, clinical expertise, and certified skills in BLS, ACLS, arterial line monitoring, and pacer wires to continually assess and evaluate patient needs. The role involves developing, implementing, and documenting individualized care plans, promoting patient and family education, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and fostering professional development. The nurse collaborates with the interprofessional team to deliver patient-centered care, considering physical, psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and cultural needs.
Qualifications & Skills
- Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing (Bachelor's preferred)
- RN license required
- Preferred: 2+ years of experience in a related field
- Critical care certification and experience in arterial line monitoring and pacer wires are advantageous
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care within standards of nursing practice
- Educate patients and families on illness management, medication, and post-treatment care
- Participate in safety, quality, and compliance initiatives
- Communicate care plans across the continuum of care and advocate for patient preferences and needs
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Professional development opportunities
- Relocation assistance