Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)

VHCHealth; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Cardiovascular Operating Room. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to patients, supervising personnel, and ensuring adherence to hospital protocols. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, and relevant certifications. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes and contribute to a collaborative healthcare environment. This position offers an opportunity to grow and specialize in a fast-paced setting, making a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of nursing/patient care experience in an acute care setting.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for direct and indirect total nursing care of assigned patients.
• Supervises assigned personnel and ensures compliance with hospital policies.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Supervisory Skills

Manual Dexterity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Position Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)

Purpose & Scope:

Across all levels, the registered professional nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of their assigned patients. The RN also supervises assigned personnel. The position requires knowledge of department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to nursing care. Interpretive, interactive, consultative, management, and supervisory skills are essential. The ability to communicate effectively through spoken, written, auditory, or visual means is crucial. Skills in written communication, telephone, and manual dexterity are also required.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.

Experience:

Minimum of one year of nursing/patient care experience in an acute care setting is required.

Certification/Licensure:

Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions or hold a Compact State Nursing License.

Current BLS certification is required.

Registered Nurses on designated units must maintain specific certifications. New nurses or recent graduates have one year to obtain the required specialty certifications, which include:

• ACLS: ED, ICU, CVICU/CVSD, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiopulmonary Rehab, Bronch Suite, Interventional Radiology, Radiology Safety, and others.
• PALS: Pediatric units, NICU, Mother Baby, Labor and Delivery.

De-escalation training is required for BHU, ED units.

Note: ACLS or PALS certification demonstrates competence in BLS skills per American Heart Association guidelines. Holding current ACLS or PALS certification satisfies the BLS requirement; separate BLS certification is not necessary if these are current.