Description
Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (CVPCU) is an upbeat, fast-paced unit dedicated to post-op Cardiovascular patients such as CABGs. CVPCU also focuses on acute/chronic conditions such as Congestive Heart Failure, afib, and STEMI patients. CVPCU works closely with Surgeons and the heart clinic to ensure their patients are able to successfully return home at discharge.
- Patient population may include: post operative cardiac and thoracic surgery, kidney failure, pulmonary issues, overdoses, arrythmias and myocardial infarctions.
- This unit requires excellent critical thinking skills and quick decision making skills
- Due to the diverse nature this unit provides numerous educational opportunities for our coworkers.
- 32 – patient bed unit
- RN ratio 3-4 patients, with tech support
- 24/7 Leadership support
- Collaborate daily with Care Management team, RT, PT and OT, Lab, Pharmacy, Transport Team, and the OR
For additional questions please reach out to Michelle Simmonds at Michelle.Simmonds@Mercy.net or call/text 314-525-1593.
Mercy Hospital South has been recognized numerous times including:
- Level 2 Trauma Center – the only one in the South County area
- Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Level 1 STEMI Center
- Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification in Heart Failure
- American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
Qualifications:
- Education: Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program
- Preferred Education: BSN
- Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.
- Experience: Two years direct patient care experience as a registered nurse. One year experience as department charge nurse.
We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 48 hours or more per pay period!
We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
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