Overview The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process and standards of practice for a professional nurse. The RN is expected to perform all staff nurse activities and function as charge nurse when assigned. The RN maintains overall accountability/responsibility for assigned patients, even though some activities/tasks may be delegated to Technical Nurses, Patient Care Associates, and/or Sitters. Assignments are performed appropriately to age and developmental level of patients being served. The Open Heart Recovery RN has received specialized education and obtained the skills necessary to care for a patient post sternotomy and cardiopulmonary bypass. The Open Heart Recovery RN has obtained competencies and knowledge related to cardiothoracic surgery, advanced heart failure, hemodynamics, EKG interpretation, Swan Ganz catheters, and devices such as Impella, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, CRRT, and ECMO. The Open Heart Recovery RN demonstrates professionalism, leadership and autonomy within scope of practice as set forth by hospital policy, state and federal law. Qualifications Required Education:: Associate's Degree Specific course work: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. New hires effective June 14, 2017, must have a BSN degree from an accredited school of nursing within three (3) years of hire or transfer into the position. New hires or transfers into in the position between August 1, 2013 and June 13, 2017 must abide with the conditions in his or her offer letter and the verbiage in the job description signed upon hire or transfer into the position. Current employees who were hired or transferred into the position prior to August 1, 2013 will be grandfathered. Preferred Education:: BSN Required Licensure/Certifications: 1. License to practice nursing in the state of Florida 2. BLS from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross 3. ACLS from the American Heart Association Preferred Licensure/Certifications: Professional certification preferred Required Experience: 1-2 years CVICU/Open Heart Recovery or ICU experience Necessary Skills: 1. Demonstrates teamwork and communicates in a professional manner with all members of the healthcare team. 2. Demonstrates the ability to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures that affect patient care delivery. Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups