Nurse Manager CVSU

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.

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.

• 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 Skills (required): Understands and applies: current and future trends/practice in area of responsibility; regulatory and governing standards, policies and procedures; information systems and software used in area of responsibility; equipment used in performing assigned duties; application of safety and infection control policies and procedures; skills in interviewing and selection process; understanding of budgeting, staffing, payroll and purchasing processes; implementation of competency, feedback, development and progressive discipline processes; teambuilding, conflict management, and interpersonal relationship skills; principles of adult learning and teaching methods/models; decision making, project leadership and consultation, delegation and communication skills; customer needs and expectations and knowledge for improvement to exceed customer expectations; principles of change management.