Registered Nurse - CVICU (FT Nights)

Role Overview: The RN Clinical Nurse Critical Care provides high-quality, safe, and patient-centered care within an interdisciplinary team. They perform comprehensive assessments, develop individualized care plans, and ensure culturally sensitive care tailored to patient needs. The role emphasizes collaboration, effective communication, and adherence to evidence-based standards, supporting performance improvement and research initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation—using critical thinking and evidence-based practices.
• Partner with patients and families through communication methods like bedside reports and education to align care with patient goals.
• Coordinate and document safe, quality care, promoting teamwork and inclusive communication across disciplines.
• Support performance improvement activities, research, and shared governance initiatives.
• Serve as a preceptor or mentor, fostering professional development and a healthy work environment.
• Participate in protocol development and resource management to optimize patient outcomes and reduce adverse events.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Nursing degree; Bachelors preferred.
• Valid RN license with multi-state compact or single-state certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct patient care experience.
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS upon hire or within specified timeframes.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments and utilize technology proficiently.
  
  

Additional Requirements: Commitment to professional development, adherence to organizational policies, and participation in quality improvement activities.