RN Fellow - CVICU

Company: Inova Health System
Location: Falls Church
Posted on: September 16, 2020

Job Description:

Job DescriptionThe Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) is a 24-bed unit in the Inova Heart and Vascular Institute located on the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus in Falls Church, Virginia. Patients admitted to the CVICU include, but are not limited to, post cardiac surgery, post vascular surgery, heart failure requiring invasive cardiac monitoring, and other medical or surgical diagnosis requiring intense and continuous monitoring. The CVICU is also a very specialized unit that cares for the most critically ill patients within Inova. These complex, critically ill patients require the best care the nursing profession has to offer.A Sample Of These Patients Includes Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Heart Transplant - Lung Transplant Heart and Lung Transplant Heart Failure Ventricular Assist Device Implantation and Management Total Artificial Heart Cardiogenic Shock Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) Minimally Invasive valve replacement Transcutaneous Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) MAZE procedure Surgical intervention for Atrial Fibrillation Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Therapeutic Hypothermia post cardiac arrest Thrombolytic Therapy related to Vascular Emergencies Please see the link below for a patient story about our IHVI staff.Honoring Inova Heart and Vascular InstituteOur commitment to keeping patients safe, means there's no safer place for you to work. Inova is well stocked with the best and latest PPE Masks are provided to patients entering our buildings, and offered free to visitors Covid-19 patients are isolated in dedicated areas Inova operates curbside Covid-19 testing sites that are far removed from the main facilities All team members are trained in the latest screening guidelinesIHVIRequirements Prefer 1-2 years eRN xperience for RN Fellow position. Minimum of 6 months required. This is not a New Grad position. Education - BSN or ADIf RN has an AD, within 6 months of start date the RN must meet with their nurse leader and Identify which Accredited School the employee plans to attend Submit a review of transcript from the school indicating the required pre-requisites and timeline for taking the courses Provide a written plan with anticipated BSN completion date. Complete BSN within 24 months of start date BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification required and ACLS strongly preferred (must obtain within first 3 months) RN licensed, or eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a RN Proficient in English, strong verbal and written communication skills Exceptional interpersonal skill and the ability to display a caring demeanor towards others Proficient computer skills required Work Site LocationINOVA FAIRFAX MEDICAL CAMPUSWork Site Address3300 GALLOWS ROADWork Site City/StateFALLS CHURCH, VAScheduleDays VaryShift12 hour Day/NightEEO TaglineM/F/Vets/Disabled

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