RN New Grad Cardiovascular Care Unit

Summary

Job Description:

Seeking New Grad Registered Nurse!

Baptist Health Floyd, Cardiovascular Unit CVU/CVICU

Full-Time (36 Hours Weekly), Nights (7pm-7am)

Job Duties:

In this role, the Cardiac Unit RN will be responsible and accountable for direct comprehensive nursing care for the patient from admission to discharge. The RN will function as an on-shift team member providing direct patient care to meet the needs of patients, families, and co-workers.

About the Unit:

The Cardiovascular Intensive (CVU) of Baptist Health Floyd specializes in the care of open-heart surgery patients. CVU is a modern unit providing expert cardiac care with an innovative model of care called the universal bed concept. The team leverages their clinical expertise to care for these cardiac patients on all levels from pre-operative teaching to open-heart recovery, to cardiac ICU care, and to discharge teaching. While cardiac surgery patients are the primary focus, the CVU team also cares for general ICU patients, complex

cardiology patients, patients requiring cardiac devices such as intra-aortic balloon pumps and Impellas, and patients requiring cooling after cardiac arrest. New Graduate RN's welcome!

Qualifications:

• Current Indiana or compact state RN license or expected graduate of approved nursing program.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider required.
• ACLS certification (obtained within 12 months of hire).
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification required, within 10 weeks of hire.
• Baptist Health Floyd is a Pathway to Excellence® designated organization.
• We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits.  We are conveniently located 10 minutes from downtown Louisville at 1850 State Street, New Albany, IN 47150. EOE.
• If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
• Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.