About the Unit:

Cardiovascular Recovery, also known as Open Heart Recovery or CVR, is a six bed unit offering intensive recovery rooms and critical care services to the immediate post-operative cardiac surgery patient. 

Job Duties:

The open heart recovery nurse recovers patients post operatively.  The nurse assesses and identifies patient needs and implements appropriate interventions for the critical cardiac patient.  The Nurse establishes and maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care; assures that nursing care interventions and activities are directed to resolve problems; and performs technical aspects of care competently. Cardiac nurses must have strong critical thinking skills.  The cardiac nurse acts as a family and patient resource to guide them through all stages of the patient’s cardiac journey.   

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required:

• Active Kentucky RN License

• BCLS Required

• ACLS Required

• Previous experience in open heart recovery, critical care or equivalent experience is desired