RN Cardiothoracic ICU Stepdown

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for their Cardiothoracic Unit. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide high-quality care for complex cardiothoracic patients, including those recovering from surgeries and transplants. You will be part of a supportive team, utilizing your nursing skills to assess, plan, and implement patient care while collaborating with families and healthcare professionals. The role offers a competitive benefits package and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, making it a great place to advance your nursing career.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

On-demand pay program

Discounts on various services

Insurance options

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) License required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required within specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care for complex cardiothoracic patients.
• Monitor and manage patients with high acuity needs.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members for effective care.

Skills

Patient Care

Assessment Skills

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Job Description: Registered Nurse - Cardiothoracic Unit

Overview: 7MHC is a 46-bed unit specializing in post-operative care for cardio-thoracic patients, including cardiac, pulmonary, and transplant cases. Our primary patient populations include post-operative coronary artery bypass (CABG), cardiac valve surgeries, lung surgeries, heart and lung transplants, and VAD patients (artificial heart pump).

Patients are admitted on the day of surgery from the cardiovascular recovery unit or the Cardiothoracic ICU (CTCC), depending on their clinical needs. The unit handles complex cases requiring comprehensive medical, physical, and emotional support.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide high-quality nursing care for complex cardiothoracic patients.
2. Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge patient care using the nursing process.
3. Monitor and manage patients with high acuity needs, including drains, wounds, and high-risk medications.
4. Collaborate with healthcare team members and involve patients and families in care planning.
5. Respond quickly and effectively to emergent patient situations.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Nursing (Required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Required within 5 years)
• Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) License (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or ARC (Required within 90 days)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from AHA (Required within 6 months)

About Meijer Heart Center:

We provide comprehensive heart and vascular care, from bypass and vascular surgeries to transplants, through research and innovative treatments, advancing patient outcomes.

Scope of Work:

The RN utilizes the nursing process to deliver patient-centered care, collaborates with patients and families, and adheres to policies and standards to improve outcomes.

Benefits:

• Competitive benefits package
• On-demand pay program
• Discounts on various services
• Insurance options and retirement plans

Details:

Location: Butterworth Hospital, 100 Michigan St, Grand Rapids

Department: 7th Floor Meijer Heart Center

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Night (7:00 p.m - 7:30 a.m)

Hours: 36 hours/week, variable days, every other weekend

Applicants who are current Corewell Health team members should apply through Workday. External applicants can apply via this career site.

Corewell Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities or religious beliefs. We uphold a drug-free workplace and vaccination requirements for on-site or hybrid roles.