Staff Nurse CTVS - CCU | VSH

2 - 7 years

7 - 10 Lacs

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Job Description

 
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
  • Patient Monitoring:

    Closely watch vitals, hemodynamic parameters (invasive lines, CVP, PA), ECG rhythms, ventilator settings, chest drains, urine output, and cardiac device function (pacemakers).
  • Medication Management:

    Administer high-alert cardiac meds (inotropes, vasopressors, antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, sedatives, insulin infusions).
  • Emergency Response:

    Swiftly address complications like arrhythmias, low cardiac output, bleeding, respiratory distress, or cardiac tamponade.
  • Procedural Assistance:

    Assist surgeons in the OR, manage post-op pain, support early mobilization, and help with procedures like IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump) management.
  • Team Collaboration:

    Work closely with cardiac surgeons, intensivists, perfusionists, and therapists on care plans.
  • Documentation Education:

    Maintain precise records and educate patients/families on post-op care.
  • Infection Control:

    Ensure strict aseptic techniques and infection prevention.
Managing hypertension, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias and other heart conditions
Evaluating and monitoring heart devices, such as pacemakers and defibrillators
Performing a wide variety of cardiac tests, including stress tests, stress echocardiograms, exercise stress tests, PET/dipyridamole stress tests, and CT coronary angiograms
Providing physical exams so as to diagnose chronic and acute cardiac diseases
Interpreting laboratory results or cardiac tests
Prescribing and managing cardiac medications and other therapies
Educating patients on health maintenance and disease prevention
A cardiothoracic intensive care nurse works in a highly specialized cardiothoracic intensive care unit (ICU) catering to the needs of patients requiring constant monitoring and whose clinical conditions are considered critical.
The cardiothoracic intensive care nurse is adept at noting subtle hemodynamic changes that could lead to serious complications and providing immediate interventions as required.
The ICU nurse is comfortable in operating and managing complex medical equipment such as IABP and telemetry monitors and works closely with physicians and unlicensed assistive personnel.
Cardio pulmonary resuscitation follow up care.
Assist intubation, extubation and weaning.
Perform on E.T Tracheotomy suctioning handling of high end equipments.
Care of Ventilated patients.
Drug and fluid calculation.
Nutrition assessment management.
Care of Invasive lines.
Care of Drains tubes.
Follow infection control measures- Barrier reverse barrier nursing.
Pre post op management.
Nursing care of hemodynamically compromised patients.
End of life care.
Death care.
Skill Required
Essential Qualifications Skills
  • Valid Nursing License.
  • Experience in ICU/CTVS/Critical Care (often 2+ years).
  • Knowledge of critical care protocols, advanced cardiac life support.
  • Proficiency with complex equipment (ventilators, monitors, IABP, etc.).
  • Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Certification like CCRN is often preferred.
Appropriate qualification and statutory nursing registration in the state GNM/BSC/MSC

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