Cardiovascular Intensive Care Nurse

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Nurse – Theda Care

Location:

Appleton, WI

Job type:
Full‑time;
Seniority level:
Entry level;
Job function:
Health Care Provider;
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care.

• Provide direct care to critically ill patients, including those requiring ventilatory support, hemodynamic monitoring, and other forms of life support.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and manage complex treatment protocols.
• Perform assessments of patients’ vital signs, condition, and symptoms, and report changes to the healthcare team.
• Monitor and maintain patients’ hemodynamic stability through proper use of invasive and non‑invasive techniques.
• Assist with procedures such as central line insertions, intubation, and tracheostomy care.
• Accurately document patient care activities, including assessments, interventions, and changes in patient condition in the electronic health record.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other team members to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
• Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans, care procedures, and progress.
• Respond to critical situations and codes (e.g., Code Blue) by performing life‑saving interventions such as CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management.
• Participate in daily rounds and contribute to the development of interdisciplinary care plans.
• Precept and support new nurses and nursing students as required.
• Maintain infection control standards and follow hospital protocols to ensure patient safety and departmental competency.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate’s Degree in Nursing with an agreement to obtain the BSN within five years.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

Licensed:
State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse.

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing and pulling) and lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Job classification exposes the employee to blood‑borne pathogens while performing job duties.
• Manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination required to perform patient care procedures.

• Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
• Occasional high noise level.
• Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time.
• Transporting, transferring, positioning patients and/or equipment from one location to another; proper body mechanics are essential.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents.
• Occasional contact with aggressive and/or combative patients.