Registered Nurse Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

Company: Inova Health System
Location: Falls Church
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

We are seeking a full time Registered Nurse for the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. D/N rotation or Nights -3 x 12 hour shifts.Qualified, experienced ICU RNs will be eligible for a Competitive Sign On Bonus and a Relocation bonus if relocating to the area!The 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 TransplantHeart and Lung TransplantHeart FailureVentricular Assist Device Implantation and ManagementTotal Artificial HeartCardiogenic ShockIntra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)Minimally Invasive valve replacementTranscutaneous Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)MAZE procedureSurgical intervention for Atrial FibrillationContinuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)Therapeutic Hypothermia post cardiac arrestThrombolytic Therapy related to Vascular EmergenciesInova Fairfax Hospital is proud to announce that the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) awarded Magnet - designation, the most prestigious accolade for nursing excellence, to our hospital in December 2020. Currently, only 8.5% of hospitals in the nation hold Magnet - designation and Inova Fairfax Hospital is proud to be part of this select group. The new Magnet designation is in addition to several other prestigious recognitions which include: a five star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), being named by IBM Watson Health as one the nation's highest performing hospitals, and among the top 10 Major Teaching Hospitals, an A for Patient Safety by The Leapfrog Group, the #1 hospital in the DC metro area by U.S. News & World Reports, and being nationally ranked in gynecologic care.Requirements:

• At least 1 year of RN clinical experience in a Critical Care setting or completion of a Critical Care fellowship.
• 1 - 2 Years of Critical Care/Cardiovascular RN experience strongly preferred.
• 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 requiredInternal use only:IND1#LI-KKS123We are seeking a full time Registered Nurse for the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. D/N rotation or Nights -3 x 12 hour shifts.Qualified, experienced ICU RNs will be eligible for a Competitive Sign On Bonus and a Relocation bonus if relocating to the area!The 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 TransplantHeart and Lung TransplantHeart FailureVentricular Assist Device Implantation and ManagementTotal Artificial HeartCardiogenic ShockIntra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)Minimally Invasive valve replacementTranscutaneous Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)MAZE procedureSurgical intervention for Atrial FibrillationContinuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)Therapeutic Hypothermia post cardiac arrestThrombolytic Therapy related to Vascular EmergenciesInova Fairfax Hospital is proud to announce that the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) awarded Magnet - designation, the most prestigious accolade for nursing excellence, to our hospital in December 2020. Currently, only 8.5% of hospitals in the nation hold Magnet - designation and Inova Fairfax Hospital is proud to be part of this select group. The new Magnet designation is in addition to several other prestigious recognitions which include: a five star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), being named by IBM Watson Health as one the nation's highest performing hospitals, and among the top 10 Major Teaching Hospitals, an A for Patient Safety by The Leapfrog Group, the #1 hospital in the DC metro area by U.S. News & World Reports, and being nationally ranked in gynecologic care.Requirements:
    • At least 1 year of RN clinical experience in a Critical Care setting or completion of a Critical Care fellowship.
    • 1 - 2 Years of Critical Care/Cardiovascular RN experience strongly preferred.
    • 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 requiredInternal use only:IND1#LI-KKS123

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