Summary
In the Cardiovascular ICU, every day presents an opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of patients recovering from cardiac surgeries or facing severe cardiovascular conditions.
The fast-paced environment not only hones your clinical skills but also fosters a strong sense of teamwork and camaraderie among healthcare professionals.
The Cardiovascular ICU nurse plays a crucial role in monitoring patients' vital signs, administering specialized medications, and providing compassionate care during critical moments.
This dynamic setting allows for continuous learning and professional growth, as you become an integral part of a dedicated team committed to saving lives and improving the cardiac health of those in need.
If you thrive under pressure, seek constant challenges, and desire a fulfilling career where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes, working in the Cardiovascular ICU is an excellent path for you.
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- Greatest Workplace for Women 2023, 2024 Newsweek
- Greatest Workplace for Diversity 2024 - Newsweek
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- Best Employers by State Missouri 2023 - Forbes
Benefits
$6,000 Sign-On Bonus available, up to 40 hours of front-loaded Time Off
- Relocation bonus available for qualified candidates
- Student loan repayment available for qualified candidates
- RN to BSN tuition assistance up to $13,500
- $1.00 BSN pay
- $1.00 certification pay
- Up to $5,000 STAR Clinical ladder bonus per year
- Tuition reimbursement up to $1,200 per year
- Shared Governance Council
- Robust, fully customizable benefits package including Medical / Vision / Dental and more!
- No cost eCare visits
- Employer-provided mental health services for employees and eligible family members
- Retirement with employer match up to 5%
- CoxHealth Fitness Center and Child Care discounts
- Onsite delivery for CoxHealth Pharmacies and 1906 Employee Store
- 20% tuition discount on most classes at Cox College
- Cafeteria discount
Job Summary
The critical care nurse provides direct and individualized care to acutely and critically ill patients, in a highly technical and ongoing monitoring environment.
They assess the patient’s condition, perform diagnostic tests, begin treatments and assist doctors with any required medical procedures.
The critical care nurse monitors and adjusts specialized equipment, interprets and records electronic displays; i.e. intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, cardiac rhythms, ventilator settings, etc.
The hybrid eICU nurse works at least one shift in the virtual command center per pay period. The eICU Virtual nurse is a pivotal member of the healthcare team to assist with managing the care of the adult or geriatric patient experiencing general medical conditions or general surgical procedures.
The virtual nurse will assist with tasks such completing the admission, care plan development and maintenance, patient education, medication and discharge teaching, care coordination, mentoring of new nurses, and implementation of evidence-based care.
The virtual eICU nurse assists the primary bedside nurse with nursing tasks not required to be done in person as well as real-time quality and patient safety surveillance.
The eICU Virtual nurse maintains a wide array of medical care knowledge in order to care for a diverse group of patients.
Virtual training begins after successful 12-week orientation period as bedside nurse.
Job Requirements
Education
- Required : Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Preferred : Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- Experience
- Preferred : Previous nursing experience
- Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate effective leadership abilities
- Exhibits valuable time management skills
- Strong critical thinking / problem solving skills
- Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment
- Licensure / Certification / Registration
- Required : RN license active in the state of Missouri
- Required : BLS must be obtained within 90 days
- Required : Must obtain ACLS within one year of hire