Registered NURSE; Cardiovascular Center- Cardiac Procedures Unit -Recovery​/Obs

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The Cardiac Procedural Recovery Unit provides Phase I and Phase II post-anesthesia and post-procedure care for patients undergoing:

• Cardiac catheterization and interventional cardiology procedures
• Structural heart procedures

The ideal candidate is an experienced cardiac AND critical care nurse who can recognize and respond to rapid changes in patient condition while providing safe, efficient care throughout the immediate recovery and discharge process.

• Current, unrestricted registered nurse license in Michigan
• Minimum of two years of current critical care or PACU experience, with cardiac nursing or cardiac procedural recovery experience required. **
• Minimum of two years of current nursing experience in the following cardiac and high-acuity settings:
• Cardiac/Cardiovascular intensive care unit
• Surgical intensive care unit
• Emergency Room
• Post-anesthesia care unit (PACU)
• Interventional cardiology or cardiac procedural area
• Experience caring for patients during immediate post-procedure or postoperative recovery
• Experience providing both Phase I and Phase II recovery care
• Current Basic Life Support certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification
• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation and recognition of clinically significant dysrhythmias

Demonstrated ability to identify and respond to acute changes in airway, respiratory, neurological, and hemodynamic status

NOTE:

Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.

• Direct experience recovering patients following:
• Diagnostic or interventional cardiac catheterization
• Percutaneous coronary intervention
• Electrophysiology studies or cardiac ablation
• Pacemaker or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator procedures
• Left atrial appendage closure
• Transcatheter valve or other structural heart procedures
• Experience with femoral and radial access-site assessment and management
• Experience managing arterial or venous sheaths, vascular closure devices, and post-procedure activity restrictions, as permitted by institutional policy
• Experience recognizing and responding to post-cardiac-procedure complications, including
• Experience with arterial lines, temporary pacing, vasoactive medications, and other advanced monitoring or therapies used by the unit

Desired Skills and Attributes:

Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills

• Ability to prioritize care in a fast-paced procedural environment

Competence in airway assessment, oxygen delivery, and emergency response

Effective communication with patients, families, anesthesia professionals, cardiologists, advanced practice providers, and procedural teams

• Ability to provide patient and caregiver education regarding medications, access-site care, activity restrictions, warning signs, and discharge instructions
• Strong attention to detail when completing handoffs, medication reconciliation, documentation, and discharge-readiness assessments

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team

• Commitment to patient safety, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and compassionate care

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