The Advanced Heart Failure ICU is a 10 bed specialty care unit that cares for the adult patient population experiencing heart failure. Most of the patients have a chronic heart failure condition that are being treated with aggressive intravenous inotropes, vasopressors, and diuretics. Many of the patients in the Advanced Heart Failure ICU are hemodynamically monitored, may require mechanical ventilation, intra-aortic balloon pump therapy, ventricular assist devices, or may be waiting for a heart transplant. Learn more about our unit in the link below.

Advanced Heart Failure ICU

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.

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

·Competitive salary

·Medical/Dental/Vision

·Paid time off

·Flexible work schedules

·Retirement and pension plan

·Up to $8,000 sign on bonus for Full Time Employees

· Free parking for part time and full time employees

· Additional regular compensation of $2.75 for individuals hired into regular full time and part time positions.

Required For All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

  Position Requirements:

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.

1 year of RN experience required

Previous critical care experience preferred.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

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

License Requirements:

Registered nurse with current license to practice in the state of Ohio.

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

Physical Demands

·Standing Frequently

·Walking Frequently

·Sitting Rarely

·Lifting Frequently 50 lbs

·Carrying Frequently 50 lbs

·Pushing Frequently 50 lbs

·Pulling Frequently 50 lbs

·Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs

·Balancing Occasionally

·Stooping Frequently

·Kneeling Frequently

·Crouching Frequently

·Crawling Occasionally

·Reaching Frequently

·Handling Frequently

·Grasping Frequently

·Feeling Constantly

·Talking Constantly

·Hearing Constantly

·Repetitive Motions Constantly

·Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly