Position Summary:
Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit
UT Medical Center is certified as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center designated by the Joint Commission and American Heart Association, meaning our patients are recognized nationally as receiving the highest quality of care in the industry and achieve better outcomes. 7 Heart plays an integral role as a part of the Comprehensive Cardiac Center team.
Unit overview:
7 Heart is a 31 bed, state-of-the-art, highly specialized acute care unit which upholds a culture of safety, high quality patient care, and teamwork.?Our patient/ family-centered unit is fast paced and encompasses a clinically challenging environment with cardiothoracic surgery patients and heart failure (HF) patients. We follow a shared governance model with an active unit council that focuses on unit and quality improvement, evidenced based practice principles, structure, and team building, while also emphasizing education and professional development.
Benefits to working at UT Medical Center:
Medical insurance is through Blue Cross Blue Shield
Dental insurance and vision care
Retirement dollars are contributed to your retirement 403(b) retirement fund without required matching from you.
Higher education assistance is available for employees those who qualify.
Generous paid time off (PTO) and extended sick leave (ESL) programs. PTO days increase with years of service.
Recognized as a \"family friendly\" employer.
Opportunities while working on 7H:
Participate in Unit Council
Participate in a Shared Governance Council
Obtain a Specialty Certification
CVN Cardiovascular Nursing
MSRN Medical Surgical Nursing
Receive additional neurological/stroke/cardiac education
Impulse Modules (Cardiac) and up to 36 continuing education hours-Hemisphere Modules (Stroke)
Neuro Skills Day- interactive stations based on staff learning needs and suggestions
ACLS and BLS
UT Medical Center values the continued professional development of our nursing team members and highly encourages nurses to obtain their specialty practice certifications through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and/or other certifying organizations approved by the Magnet Recognition Program. UT Medical Center currently supports nurses by paying for an original approved certification, and the following renewal of that certification. A bonus, along with other incentives are also provided in recognition and appreciation of those nurses who have achieved this important and highly valued milestone while employed with our organization.
Patient population served:
The Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit provides high quality and patient/ family-centered care for any cardiothoracic surgery and heart failure patients. Surgeries can include Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), valve replacement, TAVR, Mitral clips and Video Assisted Thoracoscopy (VATS) and Esophagectomy. Heart failure patients are also part of our patient population on 7 Heart.
Unit Staffing:
Management consists of: Nurse Manager, Team Leaders/Charge Nurses, and Advanced Practice RN
The staff includes RNs, Nursing Technicians/Certified Nursing Assistants, and Health Unit Coordinators
7 Heart works closely with Case Management, Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech Therapy, Dieticians, and Pharmacists.
In addition, we collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for dedicated Heart failure rounds. We also work with surgeons, hospitalists, medical residents and fellows, and multiple consulting physicians.
Orientation
All RNs complete a centralized hospital and specialized nursing orientation in addition to the unit orientation. You will be paired with a dedicated preceptor during your unit orientation with specialized learning opportunities and shadow experiences.
Qualifications:
ASN/BSN
BLS-completed during orientation
ACLS- completed with 6 months to 1 year (offered at no cost)
The RN is responsible for delegating, coordinating, and managing all aspects of nursing care and services provided to the patient and family in a safe, timely, cost-effective, and respectful manner. Patient and family centered care is delivered in collaboration with the patient, family, and members of the healthcare team.
Initiates the development of the plan of care based upon the nursing assessment, the medical diagnosis and clinical information gathered from the patient, family and other health care providers.
Evaluates the patient's actual and/or potential response to the disease process, interventions, and the outcomes of nursing care and multidisciplinary health care services.
Incorporates evidence-based research in the delivery of professional nursing services.
Establishes and maintains positive interpersonal relationships and promotes effective teamwork with patients, families, coworkers and the community to meet customer service goals.
Considers safety principles and practices to address unit-based issues related to the quality of care and services provided the appropriate use of technology, and the efficiencies of service delivery. Responds appropriately to emergency situations or unplanned events.
Promotes the effective and efficient allocation, distribution and use of unit, service-line, and organizational resources for the delivery of safe, timely, cost-effective and respectful patient care services.
Position Qualification:
Bachelors degree (BSN) or ASN
Current Registered Nurse licensure in Tennessee
Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, The University of Tennessee Medical Center, has a rich history in the East Tennessee community of providing patient-centered care and remaining at the forefront of research, technology and treatments. UT Medical Center attributes its well-respected standing within the community to the exceptional people that dedicate themselves to patient care excellence. The hospital serves as a referral center for Eastern Tennessee, Southeastern Kentucky and Western North Carolina. It is the region’s academic medical center, Magnet® recognized hospital and Level I Trauma Center.