RN, Registered Nurse - Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position Purpose:

In accordance with the Mission and Guiding Behaviors; the RN Open Heart, within the scope of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, will provide care in an atmosphere sensitive to each person's physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. The RN Open Heart oversees and coordinates nursing care for the patients in the Department of Open heart and Vascular Surgery. Responsibilities include assessing and identifying patient needs, implementing appropriate intervention, and evaluating and documenting outcomes. Acts as a liaison between Patient Care Services and the Department of Open heart and Vascular Surgery. This position will work in the Operating Room at Mount Carmel East and will circulate (and scrub if trained) all Cardiothoracic and Vascular surgery cases. This position requires on-call.

What you will do:

• Assesses and evaluates patient care for an assigned group of patients, utilizing evidence-based practice. Collaborates with patient and family to develop and implement a plan of care that includes physical, spiritual, and educational components.
• Communication: accurately communicates to appropriate team members in a timely manner, keeps patient/family appraised/updated.
• Documentation: documents accurately and completely pertinent assessments, interventions, and outcomes for patients in accordance with documentation standards, policies, procedures and/or guidelines.
• Delegation: assumes responsibility and accountability for care provided and documented by other licensed and unlicensed care givers as appropriate.
• Technology: Utilizes appropriately and demonstrates continuous learning.
• Participates in On-Call coverage as applicable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate from school of nursing.
• Licensure/Certification: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio, required.
• Experience: A minimum of two years medical/surgical experience.  Critical Care experience preferred or Open heart and Vascular Surgery.
• Current CPR certification required. ACLS required within 3 months of hire date.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Mount Carmel Health System recognized by Forbes in 2025 as one of America’s Best State Employers.
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
• RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing.
• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
• Employee Referral Rewards program.
• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day!
• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our five hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you’re seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.