Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac ICU

Job Description

Description

The Cardiac ICU a Gold Beacon Award-winning unit that accommodates 20 intensive care unit beds. The primary focus of this unit is the complex medical care of cardiology patients. Nurses in the CICU achieve additional certifications in a variety of devices including ventricular assist devices (VAD), Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Continuous Veno-Venous Hemofiltration (CVVH) and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO).

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Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)

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At University Hospitals, nurses have always been our front-line caregivers. Every day, they care for patients of all ages – from newborns to seniors – expertly blending compassion with advanced knowledge, technical skills and professional integrity.

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A comprehensive benefit package awaits you when you join UH, including but not limited to :

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• Competitive salary

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Required For All Jobs

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Qualifications

Position Requirements :

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Thorough knowledge of nursing process and practice. Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies (ie. Stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices. Demonstrates a professional demeanor when responding to patients.

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1 year of RN experience required

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Education Requirements :

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

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Minimum of Diploma / Associate’s Degree in nursing from accredited program.

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License Requirements :

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Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and / or Multi State Compact License Upon Hire (Required)

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Current BLS Provider Certification, issued by the American Heart Association, must be obtained during Nursing Orientation

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Physical Demands

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        Standing Frequently

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        Walking Frequently

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        Sitting Rarely

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        Lifting Frequently 50 lbs

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        Carrying Frequently 50 lbs

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        Pushing Frequently 50 lbs

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        Pulling Frequently 50 lbs

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        Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs

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        Balancing Occasionally

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        Stooping Frequently

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        Kneeling Frequently

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        Crouching Frequently

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        Crawling Occasionally

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        Reaching Frequently

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        Handling Frequently

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        Grasping Frequently

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        Feeling Constantly

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        Talking Constantly

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        Hearing Constantly

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        Repetitive Motions Constantly

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        Eye / Hand / Foot Coordination Constantly