Registered Nurse – Cardiac ICU

Provides comprehensive inpatient nursing care in a specialized Cardiac ICU unit, focusing on post-operative cardiac patients and complex critical care cases. Assesses, plans, executes, and evaluates nursing activities to ensure optimal patient outcomes, safety, and satisfaction. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, including patient education, discharge planning, and addressing physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs.

• Delivers direct patient care through treatments, medications, and diagnostics in accordance with policies.
• Develops and revises care plans based on patient responses and evaluates intervention effectiveness.
• Collaborates with physicians and healthcare team members to meet patient needs and resolve issues proactively.
• Participates in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and evidence-based practice decisions.
• Engages in unit-based decision-making and contributes to team and organizational goals.

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (required).
• Ability to perform assessments, coordinate care, and utilize critical thinking skills.
• Experience with critical care equipment such as ECMO, ventilators, intra-aortic balloon pump, CRRT, LVAD, and RVAD is preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and compassionate patient interaction skills.

The role involves working in a 30-bed ICU caring for complex cardiac and critical care patients, with a full-time schedule including day/night rotations, weekends, and holidays. The position emphasizes safety, professional growth, and a supportive team environment.