| Location | Asheville, NC |
Unit Information: CVICU 3rd floor Heart Tower
Location: 3rd floor Heart Tower
Biltmore Ave
Building: E= Heart Tower
General Information
Tell us about the unit
19 bed mixed unit CVICU/CVRU who runs with a 1:2 or 1:1 ratio depending on acuity. Hold over downgraded patients may be 1:3.
A unit with highly trained CVICU/CVRU charges nurses who are free to assist you with any issues.
We also have an educator who will begin your orientation.
13 dayshift RNS and 11 nightshift RNS with a nurse s aide on all shifts.
We provide heart surgery to around 850 hearts per year.
Core nurses are trained in critical care, heart care, recovery and all devices as they progress through their career.
An ECMO team nurse run for those who need, Also Impellas, IABP and LVADS regularly. This is a high acuity, friendly unit which loves to give great care.
GE monitors and a Cerner EMR.
Typical hiring profile
Skill Set Most recruited for:
Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.
BLS/ACLS
Critical Care training
2 years CVICU or CVRU experience.
A love for surgical heart care
High energy, upbeat personality
Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first.
Certification in Critical Care, Cardiac Surgery or Recovery Room care
List typical procedures performed on unit(s):
IABP
IMPELLA
Hemodynamics
Frequent ambulation of patients
Pulling Chest TUBES
Pulling Pacer wires
LVADS care (supported by team)
Intubation/Extubation
Best personality Fit:
High energy, friendly nurse who is a life learner and who has critical care, cardiac skills or recovery skills
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
ACLS
Floating Area(s):
All ICUS and Stepdown
Where needed to other units also
Dress Code:
Scrub Color/Attire - navy blue or white scrubs, nursing shoes, hair off shoulder, no fake nails,
Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.
Nurse will arrive to unit ready for work no earlier than 7 minutes prior or post shift start 0645
Overtime must be approved by CNCs
Please see attached notes. However pretty much if you haven t done it here please have a second nurse (CNC) guide you. We want you safe
Weekends and On call(if any)
Every other.
Extra days off in contract please