Role Overview: Provides direct patient care in a high-acuity Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit, specializing in post-operative care for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular patients, including ECMO, VAD, and transplants.
Responsibilities:
- Promote patient- and family-centered care, including education on illness management, home care, and medication administration.
- Participate in activities that ensure patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance; engage in ongoing professional development.
- Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans with clear goals, collaborating with the multidisciplinary team, patients, and families.
- Assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences, cultural, spiritual, and emotional considerations.
- Maintain safety standards, demonstrating alertness and safe practices at all times.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum education: Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree; RN license required.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of experience.
- Strong critical nursing skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and excellent communication skills.
Additional Information: The role emphasizes safety, patient advocacy, teamwork, and adherence to standards of nursing care to deliver high-quality post-operative care in a specialized, technologically advanced setting.