Open Heart Recovery Registered Nurse Part Time Nights

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated part-time open heart recovery nurse to join their team. This role involves providing critical care to post-operative cardiac surgery patients in a specialized recovery unit. The ideal candidate will possess strong critical thinking skills and an active RN license in Kentucky, alongside BCLS and ACLS certifications. Join a supportive environment focused on clinical excellence and teamwork, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient care and recovery journeys.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active Kentucky RN License and BCLS/ACLS certifications.
• Previous experience in open heart recovery or critical care is desired.

Responsibilities

• Recovers patients post-operatively in the cardiovascular recovery unit.
• Assesses patient needs and implements nursing care interventions.

Skills

Critical Thinking Skills

Patient Assessment

Intervention Implementation

Education

Active Kentucky RN License

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Job Description:

Part Time 24 weekly hours, Nights - two 12 hour shifts 7P-7A

About the Unit:

Cardiovascular Recovery, also known as Open Heart Recovery or CVR, is a six bed unit offering intensive recovery rooms and critical care services to the immediate post-operative cardiac surgery patient.

Job Duties:

The open heart recovery nurse recovers patients post operatively. The nurse assesses and identifies patient needs and implements appropriate interventions for the critical cardiac patient. The Nurse establishes and maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care; assures that nursing care interventions and activities are directed to resolve problems; and performs technical aspects of care competently. Cardiac nurses must have strong critical thinking skills. The cardiac nurse acts as a family and patient resource to guide them through all stages of the patient's cardiac journey.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required:

• Active Kentucky RN License

• BCLS Required

• ACLS Required

• Previous experience in open heart recovery, critical care or equivalent experience is desired

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.