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Registered Nurse - Cardiac Care Unit
Job Summary
Provides specialized nursing care to patients with acute and complex cardiac conditions, including heart failure, myocardial infarction, arrhythmias and post-procedural recovery. Performs continuous cardiac monitoring, administers and titrates cardiac medications, and responds to changes in patient status. Educates patients and families on cardiac conditions and self-management.
Education & Experience
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing: Required
• Cardiac, critical care or telemetry nursing experience: Required
Licenses & Certifications
• Registered Nurse licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification: Required
Key Responsibilities
• Assess and monitor patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions.
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and initiate appropriate intervention for arrhythmias.
• Administer and titrate cardiac medications, including vasoactive and antiarrhythmic infusions.
• Provide care for patients before and after cardiac procedures and surgical interventions.
• Participate in resuscitation and emergency response events.
• Provide cardiac education to patients and families and support discharge planning.