Role Overview:
Provides comprehensive pre- and post-operative nursing care for patients undergoing complex peripheral vascular and cardiovascular surgeries, including aneurysm repairs, carotid procedures, dialysis access, thrombolysis, and bypass surgeries.
Responsibilities include:
- Assessing patient needs and developing individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Educating patients and families on disease management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
- Ensuring patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance through active participation in safety initiatives and professional development.
- Using critical thinking and clinical expertise to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional patient needs, respecting cultural and individual preferences.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Registered Nurse (RN) with a Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s preferred.
- Certification in BLS, ACLS, arterial line monitoring, and pacer wires.
- Experience in critical care or cardiovascular nursing is highly preferred.
- Strong assessment, communication, and patient education skills.
Additional Information:
- Opportunities for career advancement through a Nursing Career Ladder that promotes professional growth and increased compensation.
- Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, flexible scheduling, and more.
- This is a safety-sensitive position requiring alertness and adherence to safety standards.