Cardiac Surgery Recovery Nurse

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA) is seeking a Staff Registered Nurse for the Open Heart Recovery unit in Columbus, OH. The role focuses on specialized post-operative care for cardiovascular surgery patients, with emphasis on monitoring, medication administration, and advanced cardiac equipment operation.

The position requires current RN licensure and experience in cardiac/post-operative care, along with strong communication and teamwork skills to educate patients and families and

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure with relevant clinical experience in critical or cardiac care preferred.
• Strong understanding of cardiovascular post-operative protocols and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient education skills.
• Ability to operate advanced cardiac and medical equipment effectively.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient hemodynamics and vital signs closely.
• Administer medications and operate advanced cardiac equipment.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement care plans.
• Educate patients and families about post-operative care and recovery processes.
• Uphold the highest standards of safety, quality, and patient care.

Skills

RN licensure

Cardiac care experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Care education

Job description

Role: Staff Registered Nurse in the Open Heart Recovery unit, providing specialized post-operative care for cardiovascular surgery patients.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient hemodynamics and vital signs closely.
• Administer medications and operate advanced cardiac equipment.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement care plans.
• Educate patients and families about post-operative care and recovery processes.
• Uphold the highest standards of safety, quality, and patient care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure with relevant clinical experience in critical or cardiac care preferred.
• Strong understanding of cardiovascular post-operative protocols and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient education skills.
• Ability to operate advanced cardiac and medical equipment effectively.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous professional development.