Registered Nurse RN Cardiothoracic PCU
Core
Provides specialized nursing care for adult post-surgical cardiothoracic patients recovering from complex heart and lung surgeries, including CABG, valve replacements, transplants, and robotic procedures.
Role type
Staff Registered Nurse (Cardiothoracic PCU)
Builds
Patient recovery and stabilization in a high-acuity post-operative unit
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiothoracic Surgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cardiothoracic nursing, post-operative care, critical care monitoring, IV therapy, wound care, patient assessment, care plan development, interdisciplinary collaboration, medication administration, ventilator management
Preferred skills
Experience with total artificial heart or LVAD management, experience with minimally invasive thoracic surgery, Magnet recognition standards knowledge
Technologies
Ventilators, infusion pumps, electronic health records, robotic surgery recovery protocols
Responsibilities
Assess patient physical, psychological, and social needs; formulate and implement individualized plans of care; monitor patient status and report abnormal results to physicians; delegate tasks and supervise other personnel; document all nursing interventions and patient responses; participate in multidisciplinary care teams; educate patients and families on discharge planning.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC