Posted: 02-Oct-24
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Type: Full Time
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 826414
Position Summary
The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) is a 48-bed critical care unit utilizing a patient and family-centered approach to provide compassionate and high-quality care for children of all ages. The CVICU treats patients from admit to discharge with congenital or acquired heart diseases and disorders that includes the care of patients immediately following cardiac surgery, children with transplant, as well as those children experiencing a broad range of complex cardiovascular conditions. Clinical leadership is available on both days and nights to provide ongoing support. The CVICU setting requires those with strong decision-making skills, excellent communication and teamwork abilities, and the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Requires at least 1 year of RN experience in an ICU setting, preferably with CRRT, ECMO, or advanced cardiac surgery, as well. Must have at least 1 year RN experience to be considered. New Grads will not be considered.
This position works in collaboration with the healthcare team, patient and family to promote patient health through delivery of professional nursing care appropriate to patients age and condition as documented in the nursing and medical plans of care in accordance with evidence-based nursing and patient care practice standards and hospital goals, values and regulatory standards.
Education
- Two year (ADN) degree in nursing, a four year degree (BSN) in nursing, or a Diploma Nursing degree. (Required)
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or currently enrolled in an RN to BSN program. (Preferred)
Certifications
- Current State of Arizona RN license or an RN license from a compact state with multistate privileges or the ability to establish licensure according to Arizona law prior to start date. (Required)
- Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association prior to start date. (Required)