CSU Nurse

Position Summary:

 Mercy General Hospital was established over 100 years ago as Sacramento’s first hospital, and has been providing cardiac services for over 45 years. The cardiovascular program is the largest service line in the hospital sustained by a pioneering spirit among an experienced and dedicated team of professionals. The Cardiac Support Unit (CSU) was created in the early 2000s to support the cardiovascular high volume programs both pre and post procedure. This unit is unique with 21 private gurney rooms servicing all the CV pre-procedure patients, cardiac surgery same day admits, and post procedure recovery. Cardiac Support Unit is an exciting place to work within a fast paced environment of preparing patients for procedures and cardiac surgery then providing post procedural recovery care. Due to the varied acuity of patients admitted to CSU, nurses with a critical care background are preferred. 

Cardiac Support Unit also supports the inpatient units and provides support for cardioversion and Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) procedures. New procedures and technologies are consistently being adopted in both the Cardiac and Electrophysiology Labs which enhances the learning and cutting edge environment on this floor. 

Many registered nurses are attracted to this unit for the high level of technical skills required for managing patients with sheaths, arrhythmias, and cardiac implantable devices. The CSU professional nurse has extensive knowledge to care for patients undergoing a diverse range of cardiology and electrophysiology procedures.

 You will be proud to join a team supporting nationally recognized programs at Mercy General Hospital which just received the Center of Excellence Award for best outcomes for the Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO) procedures. We also are a Chest Pain and Atrial Fibrillation Joint Commission certified program, STEMI receiving center and CV tertiary referral hospital

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license 
• At least (1) year of recent critical care experience 
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA) 
• Other certifications may be required

Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento, Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement, Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center, Ventricular Assist Device, and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars, Practice Green Health 2021, Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade "A", Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission, vision, and values.  

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