Staff RN – Open Heart Recovery (High-Acuity)
Provide expert post-operative nursing care for cardiac surgery patients, including continuous hemodynamic monitoring, management of ventilators, and administration and titration of vasoactive drips. Rapidly assess and respond to acute clinical changes and coordinate timely interventions.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-acuity post-operative care with continuous physiological monitoring.
- Manage ventilator support and vasoactive infusions according to clinical status.
- Identify patient deterioration early and initiate appropriate response actions.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support complex recovery needs.
- Educate and support patients and families through post-operative processes.
- Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Qualifications & Skills
- Current RN licensure and strong critical care/cardiac surgery experience.
- Proficiency with hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and vasoactive therapy.
- Excellent assessment skills, clinical judgment, and ability to respond quickly.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting.