Provide expert, evidence-based nursing care to adult patients in a cardiothoracic post-surgical setting.
Key responsibilities
- Continuously assess patient condition and respond to clinical changes.
- Perform hemodynamic and telemetry monitoring to support recovery after complex cardiothoracic procedures.
- Manage pain control and wound care, ensuring appropriate interventions and documentation.
- Support early mobility and recovery-focused nursing interventions.
- Collaborate with surgeons, advanced practice providers, and allied health professionals.
- Precept and mentor newer nurses; support team development.
- Participate in quality and safety initiatives to improve patient outcomes.
Qualifications & skills
- Registered Nurse with strong clinical assessment and monitoring skills.
- Proficiency with telemetry and hemodynamic monitoring.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and patient-centered care skills.
- Experience and capability to mentor/precept nursing staff.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality, and safety.