Registered Nurse – Progressive Care

The East Carolina Heart Institute is the first in North Carolina devoted exclusively to education, research, treatment, and prevention of cardiovascular diseases. The institute is associated with Vidant Medical Center and East Carolina University. The primary facilities that make up the Heart Institute are located on the campuses of Vidant Medical Center and ECU's Brody School of Medicine. We use the most advanced equipment and techniques to manage both familiar and rare cardiovascular problems. Our integration of basic science and clinical research, along with the clinical practice of medicine and surgery, ensures that patients receive the latest, most promising treatment options based on thorough review of their individual needs. Primary Population: 68 bed unit providing Cardiac intermediate level care and general cardiology patients that supports for the Cardiac Medicine population. Patients in this setting may require frequent assessments and collaborative evaluations to manage intermediate care status or general cardiology status. Continuity of care is facilitated in this unit through transition for optimization of clinical outcomes. The population will include but is not limited to: " Myocardial Infarction (S/P STEMI, NSTEMI) " S/P Cardiac Arrest " Coronary Artery Disease Management (Pre/post Cardiac Cath with/without intervention, pre Cardiac Surgery) " Cardiac Arrhythmia Management (Medication and Device) " Acute Heart Failure Management (Medication and Device) BLS and ACLS is required upon hire. FTE --- 0.9 work 3 12-shifts/week every other weekend call Shift is based on Unit need Must have current RN licensure in the state of North Carolina, temporary North Carolina licensure or Multi state licensure
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BLS, ACLS NC or compact lic Stong cardiac skills Must be able to read/interpret strips Must pass EKG exam prior to start as part of credentialing flu required 80 mile radius
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