HVC Critical Care Nurse

Registered Nurse in the Heart and Vascular/Cardiac ICU units providing expert nursing care across complex cardiac and neuro cases. Responsibilities include assessing patients continuously, developing and documenting individualized plans of care, coordinating with the healthcare team, educating patients and families, and ensuring smooth unit operation. Functions include precepting new staff, serving as Charge Nurse, and delivering care for patients on devices and in neuro/ventilation scenarios (e.g., tracheostomy, ventilator management, ECMO-ready contexts). Requires BSN-education pathway preferred with active CT-state licensure and BCLS certification; emphasizes adherence to unit policies, standards of practice, and professional values.