Job Description

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JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse Acute CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room) Critical Care is a skilled member of the allied healthcare team who provides clinical support and/or operating room assistance under the supervision of a licensed Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgeon. This individual works with a wide variety of healthcare professionals to deliver direct patient care before, during, and after cardiovascular procedures or surgery.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Minimum Required: Diploma or degree in nursing.

Preferred/Optional: Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required: Two years’ general operating room experience or one year CVOR experience circulating/scrubbing CV cases, to include but not limited to: video assisted thoracoscopy, mediastinoscopy, coronary bypass grafts, lung resections, general thoracic surgery, aortic dissections, valve replacements, and terminology.

Preferred/Optional:

  • Two years’ CVOR experience- Competent in functioning independently in the circulator role in multiple complex cardiovascular procedures and in life saving situations.
  • Ability to both scrub and circulate is ideal.

    • CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES 

    Minimum Required:

  • Current State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License.
  • BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required within three months of employment.
  • ACLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) within six months of employment.
  • Additional specialty or department-specific certifications, licenses, or memberships may be required (varies by department/location).
  • Must meet criteria for hospital and ambulatory surgery staff privileges (where applicable).

    • Preferred/Optional:

  • BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.
  • Adult Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).

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