Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse provides advanced, evidence-based care to critically ill cardiac patients, ensuring rapid recognition and response to changes in clinical status.
Key Duties:
- Continuously monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and hemodynamics.
- Manage ventilators and administer/control vasoactive infusions as ordered.
- Perform comprehensive assessments, coordinate multidisciplinary care, and respond to emergencies promptly.
- Administer medications safely, maintain patient safety, and document accurately in the EMR.
- Provide patient and family education and support compassionate, mission-driven care.
- Precept and mentor new staff; participate in quality and safety initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and facility policies.
Qualifications/Skills: Registered Nurse licensure, strong critical care judgment, advanced assessment and monitoring skills for cardiac/ventilated patients, medication management expertise, effective communication, and the ability to lead within a high-acuity team.