Cardiovascular Care RN

1 week ago


Dearborn, Michigan, United States Corewell Health Full time

Overview of the Unit

This specialized unit consists of 16 beds dedicated to cardiovascular and cardiothoracic patient care. The primary focus is on patients recovering from open-heart surgeries and CABG procedures. Patients typically spend 2-3 days in the ICU post-operation. The unit caters to a diverse patient population requiring intensive care, including those recovering from cardiac procedures, vascular surgeries, thoracic surgeries, TAVR interventions, and STEMI treatments. Registered Nurses (RNs) in this unit will manage patients needing advanced support such as ventilators, SWAN-GANZ catheters, vasopressors, inotropic drips, high-alert medications, intra-aortic balloon pumps, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), IMPELLA devices, and chest tubes. The nurse-to-patient ratio is generally 1:2 for standard ICU patients, with a high acuity ratio of 1:1; however, there may be instances requiring a 1:3 ratio based on staffing and unit acuity.

About Corewell Health

Corewell Health is a leading teaching and research hospital recognized for its excellence in various medical fields, including orthopedics, neurosciences, women's health, heart and vascular care, and oncology. As a Level II trauma center, it has been a pioneer in advancing healthcare since its inception.

Role Responsibilities

The RN, adhering to the ANA scope of practice, employs the nursing process framework to deliver professional nursing care. This involves integrating patient-family centered care principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and facilitate discharge processes. The RN is responsible for providing high-quality patient care under the guidance of the Nurse Leader, following Corewell Health policies and procedures, while acknowledging the significant impact of nursing care and patient/family collaboration on health outcomes. The RN collaborates with patients and families to incorporate their input and goals into the care plan and develops educational strategies tailored to their needs, ensuring proper documentation of education in the health record.

Employee Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package designed to support financial, health, and work/life balance.
  • On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
  • Access to a discounts directory offering deals on various services and products.
  • Optional 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 required.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required within five years.
  • Graduates from non-accredited nursing programs must have a minimum of one year of acute care experience or two years in a licensed healthcare role, along with successful completion of the NCLEX exam.
  • Current Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved organization required upon hire.
  • AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within six months.
  • Specialty certification is highly recommended within two years.
  • Preferred: One year of RN experience in an ICU setting.
  • Direct inpatient care experience is required.

Work Environment

Corewell Health is dedicated to maintaining a safe environment for all team members, patients, and visitors. A drug-free workplace is enforced, and compliance with vaccination requirements is mandatory for on-site or hybrid roles. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for prospective team members to ensure equal opportunities in the job application process and workplace.

Corewell Health is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming 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, encouraging all employees to bring their authentic selves to work. Our commitment to equity extends to our care for patients, communities, and each other, supported by initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our organization.



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