Job Details

Cardiac Services Registered Nurse

Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

• Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Prefer at least 1-2 years previous ICU experience in a high acuity inpatient hospital.

Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center provides a wide range of treatments and minimally invasive interventions.

We are proud to be recognized as:

• Voted #1 Heart Hospital in Indiana by Money Magazine 2024
• PRC Five Star Excellence Award for Cardiac Medical - Top 10% in the Nation
• PRC Five Star Excellence Award for Inpatient Services - Top 10% in the Nation
• PRC Five Star Excellence Award for Cardiothoracic Surgery - Top 10% in the Nation
• The St. Vincent Heart Hospital is "One of six best recognized in the United States for Cardiology"

The Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center consists of 80 beds. There are 40 Critical Care and ICU beds and 40 Progressive beds.

Our state-of-the-art heart care is provided utilizing a Universal Bed Model. The universal bed model is an innovative care delivery system that allows patient care to be managed in one setting room post-operation to discharge.

Patients we serve:

• Open Heart Surgery
• Advanced Heart Failure
• Aortic Care
• Electrophysiology
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Thoracic Surgery
• Valve Care
• Vascular Care

Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.