CVOR Registered Nurse
Plantation, FL
The Judge Group
3x12 hrs, Days

Position Description

Unit Information:  CVOR RN (703)

Facility:  HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL

Address:  8201 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL  33324

Floor: Ground

Building: Main

Cost Center: 703

General Information

Tell us about the unit(s):

·         Number of Beds: 2 OH Surgical Suites

·         Number of Staff: Varies on volume, 2 RN, 2 Techs

o    Day Shift: 2 RNs and 2 Techs

o    Night Shift: on call

·         Patient Ratios - 2:1

·         Type of Equipment: Open Heart instrumentation and supplies; TEE equipment, Ultrasound

·         Documentation System: Meditech

·         Call Requirements: On-call is required; approximately every other day and every other weekend.

Typical Hiring Profile

 Must have: (candidates without these skills will not be considered for this role)

·         ACLS, BLS, 2 years current experience in acute CVOR setting

List Typical Procedures Performed on Unit(s):  

·         CABG, MVR, AVR, Pacemaker, laser lead extractions, some Thoracic procedures, some endovascular procedures and standby for TVAR and mitral clips

·         Prefer experience in minimally invasive cardiac procedures

·         May need to provide lunch relief in the following service lines:  Vascular, Robotics, General, Ortho, Neuro/Spine, Urology, Podiatry, Thoracic Surgery and Plastic Surgery

Additional Preferences: (ex: previous travel experience preferred, easily adaptable to fast paced unit, can function well independently)

·         Cardiovascular RNs assess, plan, implement and evaluate health care services for patients before, during and after surgical procedures

·         Ensure that sterile procedures are followed throughout the course of surgery, necessary equipment and medications are available for the operating room team, record progress and outcomes of surgical procedures and ensure proper handling of specimens

• Provide quality control and ensure patient safety at all times

Dress Code:

·         Scrub Color – OR/CVOR, scrubs are provided by the facility