Registered Nurse - CVICU

Affinity Home Health Care Inc; Ingleside (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Home Health Care Inc in Ingleside, TX is seeking a registered nurse to provide independent and complex cardiovascular care in an 8-bed CVICU, collaborating with surgeons and specialty staff.

The nurse uses the nursing process to assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate, addressing patients' psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs, administers meds, monitors, documents, and educates families.

Qualifications

• RN license is required.
• 1+ year of critical care or relevant nursing experience preferred; new graduates considered.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Completion of onboarding, competencies, and specialty certifications within specified grace periods.

Responsibilities

• Meet competency standards in self-leadership and team leadership.
• Deliver comprehensive nursing care based on ANA standards.
• Assess and address patients’ psychosocial needs.
• Administer treatments and medications per protocols.
• Document patient histories, symptoms, and care activities.
• Provide education to patients and caregivers.
• Delegate tasks appropriately to care team members.

Skills

RN license

Critical care experience

Patient education

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Role Overview

The registered nurse provides independent and complex cardiovascular care in an 8-bed CVICU, working closely with surgeons and specialized staff. They utilize the nursing process for assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation, addressing patients' psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs. The nurse administers medications, monitors treatment effects, documents patient information, and educates patients and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet competency standards in self-leadership and team leadership.
• Deliver comprehensive nursing care based on ANA standards.
• Assess and address patients’ psychosocial needs.
• Administer treatments and medications per protocols.
• Document patient histories, symptoms, and care activities.
• Provide education to patients and caregivers.
• Delegate tasks appropriately to care team members.

Qualifications & Skills

• BSN preferred; RN license required.
• 1+ year of critical care or relevant nursing experience preferred; new graduates considered.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Completion of onboarding, competencies, and specialty certifications within specified grace periods.