Registered Nurse- Cardiothoracic Surgery & Transplant(f-#
Location: Madison Wisconsin
Description: University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics is looking of Registered Nurse- Cardiothoracic Surgery & Transplant(f-# right now, this position will be placed in Wisconsin. For detail informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. B4/5 - Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery, Heart and Lung Transplant
B4/5 is an acuity adapta! ble unit focused on cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery and heart/lung transplantation. Patients on this 27 bed unit can be ICU, Intermediate (IMC) or General care status. Most patients are admitted following scheduled surgical interventions for
coronary artery bypass, valve replacement or repair, thoracotomy/wedge resection, pneumonectomy, lobectomy or esophagogastrectomy. Patients are also admitted for heart transplantation, lung transplantation, and medical management following lung transplant. In addition, the unit admits patients who require a ventricular assist device (VAD). Nursing staff on this acuity
adaptable unit care for a variety of patient populations and acuity levels at various points in the hospital stay.
Work Schedule
90%, Night, 8/12 hour shifts, AB weekend rotation. Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Education:
1. Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred.
Work Experience:
1. One year rel! evant clinical experience required.
2. ICU and/or IMC expe! rience in a Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable area preferred.
Licenses & Certifications
1. Registration as a professional nurse in the State of Wisconsin required.
2. CPR certification required.
3. ACLS certification required.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
1. Knowledge regarding quality improvement and standards of care within practice area.
2. Experience in teaching patients and families.
3. Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively delegate and supervise the work of other nursing team members.
Physical Requirements:
Medium- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting/and or carrying objects weighing up to
25 pounds.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics.
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This position starts available on: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:34:54 GMT
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