Registered Nurse - Cardiac Surgery Recovery

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking a Staff RN for Open Heart Recovery to provide specialized post-operative critical care for cardiovascular surgery patients. The role involves monitoring hemodynamics, administering medications, and operating advanced cardiac equipment, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

The RN will educate patients and families on recovery plans while ensuring safety, quality, and accurate clinical documentation in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• RN licensure and strong critical care nursing foundation.
• Proficiency in hemodynamic monitoring and medication administration.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Strong communication and patient/family education skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality improvement, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient status and hemodynamic parameters
• Administer medications and manage post-operative care needs
• Operate and troubleshoot advanced cardiac equipment
• Coordinate care with physicians, respiratory therapy, and other team members
• Educate patients and families on recovery and care plans
• Maintain standards for safety, quality, and clinical documentation

Skills

RN licensure

Hemodynamic monitoring

Fast-paced environment

Communication skills

Safety and teamwork

Job description

Staff RN – Open Heart Recovery Provide specialized post-operative critical care for cardiovascular surgery patients by monitoring hemodynamics, administering medications, and operating advanced cardiac equipment. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes.

Staff RN – Open Heart Recovery Provide specialized post-operative critical care for cardiovascular surgery patients by monitoring hemodynamics, administering medications, and operating advanced cardiac equipment. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities

• Monitor patient status and hemodynamic parameters
• Administer medications and manage post-operative care needs
• Operate and troubleshoot advanced cardiac equipment
• Coordinate care with physicians, respiratory therapy, and other team members
• Educate patients and families on recovery and care plans
• Maintain standards for safety, quality, and clinical documentation

Qualifications & Skills

• RN licensure and strong critical care nursing foundation
• Proficiency in hemodynamic monitoring and medication administration
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Strong communication and patient/family education skills
• Commitment to safety, quality improvement, and teamwork