Cardiovascular Intensive Care Nurse

2 months ago


Dearborn, Michigan, United States Corewell Health Full time

Overview of the Unit

This specialized unit comprises 16 beds dedicated to cardiovascular and cardiothoracic patient care. The primary focus is on patients recovering from open-heart surgeries and CABG procedures. Typically, post-operative CABG patients will spend 2-3 days in the ICU. The patient demographic includes those requiring intensive care following cardiac procedures, open-heart surgeries directly from the operating room, vascular and thoracic surgeries, TAVR procedures, and STEMI interventions. Registered Nurses (RNs) will be responsible for patients needing ventilator support, SWAN-GANZ catheters, vasopressors, inotropic drips, high-alert infusions, intra-aortic balloon pumps, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), IMPELLA devices, and chest tubes. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2 for standard ICU patients, and 1:1 for high-acuity cases; there may be instances requiring a 1:3 ratio based on staffing and unit acuity.

About Corewell Health

Corewell Health is recognized for its commitment to excellence in healthcare, being a major teaching and research hospital. It serves as a Level II trauma center and has received accolades for its innovative approaches in various medical fields, including orthopedics, neurosciences, women's health, heart and vascular care, and oncology.

Responsibilities

The RN, adhering to the ANA scope of practice, employs the nursing process framework to deliver professional nursing care. This includes integrating patient-family centered care principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and facilitate discharge. The RN is tasked with providing high-quality patient care under the guidance of the Nurse Leader, in accordance with Corewell Health policies and procedures, while recognizing the significance of nursing care and patient/family collaboration on health outcomes. The RN collaborates with patients and families to incorporate their input and objectives into the care plan and develops educational strategies for patients and families, documenting this education appropriately in the health record.

Employee Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package designed to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
  • On-demand pay program available.
  • Access to a discounts directory offering deals on various services and products.
  • Optional coverage for identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.
  • Retirement options including Traditional and Roth plans with service contributions and matching savings.
  • Complimentary onsite parking.

Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree in Nursing is required.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required within five years.
  • Graduates from non-accredited nursing programs must have at least one year of acute care experience or two years in a licensed healthcare role, and must have successfully passed the NCLEX licensure examination.
  • Current Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license is required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved organization is required upon hire.
  • AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required within six months.
  • Specialty certification is highly recommended within two years.
  • One year of experience as an RN in an ICU setting is preferred.
  • Direct inpatient care experience is required.

Corewell Health Commitment

Corewell Health is dedicated to maintaining a safe environment for team members, patients, visitors, and the community. A drug-free workplace is enforced, and compliance with vaccination requirements is mandatory for on-site or hybrid roles. We are committed to supporting individuals who require reasonable accommodations during the application process or in performing essential job functions due to disabilities, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Corewell Health promotes equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

We foster an interconnected and collaborative culture where all employees are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. As a healthcare system, we advocate for equity in our care for patients, communities, and each other. We provide ongoing resources to advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our operations.



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