Nurse Manager CVSU

What We Offer

The Cardiovascular Surgical ICU at Forsyth Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Manager to deliver the most remarkable patient experience, in every dimension, every time. The Nurse Manager facilitates an environment that allows staff to be present with patients and their families by supporting their desire to positively impact the health and well-being of our patients, our families, and our communities through the nursing process.

The Nurse Manager strives to spend at least 50% of his/her time on the unit and is visible, present and available to staff to provide necessary mentoring, teaching and support. Nurse Managers develops and maintains collegial relationships with physicians, clinical educators and other interdisciplinary team members. Provides leadership and creates a strategy to achieve the best outcomes including but not limited to quality, financial vitality, employee and customer satisfaction.

• Monday–Friday leadership schedule (8:00am–5:00pm)
• Benefits from day-one
• Newly renovated 29-bed CVSU in the new critical care tower
• Highly specialized cardiovascular surgical ICU environment
• Visible leadership role focused on mentoring and team support
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians and clinical teams
• Opportunity to lead a highly skilled, high-performing ICU team
• Full-time leadership role with organizational growth opportunities

Our Cardiovascular Surgical ICU which will be a newly renovated 29 bed unit located in the new critical care tower at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. The CVSU (Cardiovascular Surgical Unit) specializes in providing concentrated care and management for patients with severe cardiac, vascular, and thoracic disorders. We focus on invasive hemodynamic monitoring, cardiovascular surgery implementation of mechanical support. CVSU provides post anesthesia care to cardiovascular patients who have received general anesthesia.

The CVSU serves critically ill patients 18 years or older. Patients admitted to this unit may be receiving treatment for a variety of cardiac related but not limited to

• Cardiogenic Shock
• Aortic Dissection
• Mechanical Circulatory Support ECMO, VA,VV, VAV, RVAD and LVAD
• Cardiac Tamponade
• Post Open Heart Surgery
• CVSU is available to provide 24/7 care

The CVSU is a diverse group of professional staff who have received advanced education and competency in the domain of cardiothoracic services. All new admissions to CVSU are assigned to ONE RN so that each nurse can devote attention to the care of the patient until critical elements are achieved. Staffing patterns are adjusted based on the changing acuity and nursing requirements for the patient.

• Schedule
  :
  Full Time
• Department
  :
  Cardiovascular Surgical Intensive Care Unit (CVSU)
• Location
  :
  Forsyth Medical Center – Winston-Salem, NC
• 29 beds
• Patient Nurse Ratio 1-2:1
• Post open heart throacotomies, esopgagogastrectomies. Only unit trained to do open heart patients. Act as PACU and patients recovery within 24 hours and move out within 48 hours to a specialized step-down unit 6 CICCU. Critical care experience a plus.

Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers.

Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.

• Lead and support nursing staff within the CVSU
• Maintain a visible presence on the unit to mentor and support team members
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary leaders to improve patient outcomes
• Drive quality, patient experience, team engagement, and operational goals
• Support staffing, workflow, and professional development initiatives

• Education:
  
  4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. Bachelors Degree in Nursing, required. Graduate Degree, preferred.
• Experience:
  • Two years demonstrated leadership experience, preferred.
  • Three years clinical RN experience in an acute care setting, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
  • NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments and Behavioral Health units, required.
  • Board certification in area of practice, preferred.
• Additional…