Job Description:

Full Time, Nights - three 12 hour shifts 7P-7A

About the Unit:

Cardiovascular Recovery, also known as Open Heart Recovery or CVR, is a six bed unit offering intensive recovery rooms and critical care services to the immediate post-operative cardiac surgery patient. 

Job Duties:

The open heart recovery nurse recovers patients post operatively.  The nurse assesses and identifies patient needs and implements appropriate interventions for the critical cardiac patient.  The Nurse establishes and maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care; assures that nursing care interventions and activities are directed to resolve problems; and performs technical aspects of care competently. Cardiac nurses must have strong critical thinking skills.  The cardiac nurse acts as a family and patient resource to guide them through all stages of the patient’s cardiac journey.   

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required:

Active Kentucky RN License

BCLS Required

ACLS Required

Previous experience in open heart recovery, critical care or equivalent experience is desired.

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.