Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac ICU - Nights - Birmingham

Company: Ascension
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: November 14, 2019

Job Description:

We Are Hiring Come Join St. Vincent’s as a Registered Nurse in our Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.    Shift Details :  – Night shift – 7p to 7a. Associates are placed on a 4-week rotation which does not change, allowing the associate to know well in advance of their scheduled days.  It is a 3/12-hour shift position, working one weekend a month with a 7 day off stretch either before or after their weekend.  Cardiac experience is preferred – One year of Nursing experience required.   Why Join Ascension? St. Vincent’s East is a 362-bed hospital, located just 15 minutes from downtown. Situated between Irondale and Trussville, AL.  It is the second largest Ascension hospital in the Birmingham area.  Compensation/Benefits: At Ascension, we care for our associates: the people who are the foundation of our work to fulfill our mission. We offer a comprehensive benefit package to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, as well as a generous PTO/Holiday accrual. Company paid Short Term, Long Term, Basic Life and Accidental death benefits are also included.  Associates can take advantage of other great benefits like tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance and much more. Free and easy Parking Heart of Care: Nurses are at the heart of the care we provide. That’s why, at Ascension, we invest in our nurses, so they can have a positive impact on the people and communities we serve. About Us Cardiac ICU (CICU) is a private 12- bed unit that specializes in critical cardiac care for patients.   You will see extensive hemodynamic monitoring, use of continuous bedside dialysis (CRRT), cardiac assist devices (IABP, impella, external pace makers) and frequent use of vasoactive medications. We also receive and care for TAVR patients.   CICU specializes in Induced Hypothermia care for cardiac patients. You will be trained to initiate, maintain, and recover these patients.   On CICU, you will be trained to detect medical issues before they become a problem, so that you can respond to those emergent situations quickly and confidently.   Our average nurse to patient ratio is 2:1 with some patients requiring 1:1 care such as our hypothermia patients.  Our beds are normally full and our staff is very rarely cancelled.    Here at St. Vincent’s East, you will be joining a motivated, energetic staff and will be introduced to a team environment. CICU is a great unit to develop or refine your ICU skills.   Required Credentials: BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) required within 6 months of hire Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Education: Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required Equal Employment Opportunity As an equal opportunity employer, St. Vincent's and all its ministries comply with all applicable employment laws and regulations.  In order to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at St. Vincent's and all its ministries based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, age or any other characteristic protected by law.                                            Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.   E-Verify Statement St. Vincent's participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-verify link below for more information.   E-Verify (link to E-verify site)

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