Acute Cardiology RN: LVAD & Complex Therapies Expert

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Job summary

UVA Health's 4 West Acute Cardiology unit, a 30-bed specialty area, cares for patients transitioning from intensive cardiac care with advanced therapies. This role balances autonomy and collaboration in a high-acuity setting.

You will participate in interdisciplinary rounds, care planning, and patient education, while developing cardiovascular expertise in a supportive, academia-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing within 5 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and continuous monitoring of complex cardiac conditions.
• Administer medications and manage advanced therapies, including LVAD patients and prostacyclin drips for pulmonary hypertension.
• Actively participate in daily interdisciplinary rounds, contributing to clinical decision-making and care planning.
• Provide patient and discharge education to support long-term outcomes and care continuity.
• Apply strong time management and rhythm interpretation skills to prioritize care in a dynamic setting.

Skills

Comprehensive patient assessments

Cardiac monitoring

Administer medications and advanced LV

Interdisciplinary rounds

Patient and discharge education

Time management and rhythm skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

UVA Health's 4 West Acute Cardiology unit, a 30-bed specialty area, cares for patients transitioning from intensive cardiac care with advanced therapies. This role balances autonomy and collaboration in a high-acuity setting.

You will participate in interdisciplinary rounds, care planning, and patient education, while developing cardiovascular expertise in a supportive, academia-driven environment.