RN Advanced Cardiopulmonary Unit

Relocation assistance offered up to 10K for qualified applicants

About The Unit

6 South specializes in patients with advanced heart failure, pre or post heart or lung transplant, Left Ventricular Assist devices, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, and respiratory failure necessitating Bipap, or Hi-Flo Nasal Cannula. Individuals are drawn to 6 South as it is a unique environment that allows new grad nurses the opportunity to build a strong foundation in time management and develop their critical thinking skills in non-ICU assignments, while also providing an introduction into ICU level of care. Specifically, the nurses are trained to manage continuous vasoactive infusions, pulmonary artery catheters, radial arterial lines, central venous catheters, peritoneal dialysis and utilization of Endotool for continuous Insulin drip therapy.

What Staff Are Saying

• "One of my favorite memories about this unit was I worked Christmas one year and the team got together and went into each room singing Christmas carols to the patients"
• "There is constant change on this unit, 6s is so dynamic and we are always changing and adapting to a variety of patient populations, 6S nurses can do anything!"
• "6 South is that we are an acuity-adaptable unit, so we take both ICU and non-ICU patients. Our staff are trained to care for both level of patients, and are specialized in a wide variety of skills"

About Meijer Heart Center

The heart and vascular systems demand extraordinary care. It begins with heart specialists who can expertly monitor your entire heart and vascular system and perform anything from a bypass to vascular surgery to a heart and lung transplant. Discover a true continuum of heart and vascular care. Through research, innovative treatments, and best practices our teams are advancing heart and vascular care for the patients we are privileged to treat.

Scope of work

The RN, under the ANA scope of practice utilizes the framework of the nursing process to provide professional nursing care by incorporating patient-family centered care principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge. The RN provides quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader according to Corewell Health policies and procedures and recognizes the impact of nursing care and patient / family partnerships on patient outcomes. The RN partners with and utilizes patient / family input and goals in planning plan of care and develops teaching strategies for patient / family; documents education and learning appropriately in health record.

How we will care for you, while you care for our patients

Qualifications

How Corewell Health cares for you

Primary Location

SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Advanced Cardiopulmonary Unit - GR

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

7 : 00 pm to 7 : 30am

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.