Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to critically ill cardiac patients in accordance with hospital policies and international best practices.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and continuously monitor clinical status, identifying and responding promptly to any deterioration.
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, hemodynamic parameters, and invasive monitoring devices.
• Care for patients with conditions including:
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Myocardial Infarction (MI)
  • Heart Failure
  • Cardiogenic Shock
  • Life-threatening Arrhythmias
  • Cardiac Arrest
  • Post Cardiac Catheterization complications
• Manage patients receiving advanced cardiovascular therapies such as:
  • Mechanical Ventilation
  • Arterial Lines
  • Central Venous Catheters
  • Temporary Pacemakers
  • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
  • ECMO (where applicable)
  • Impella devices (where applicable)
  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) when required
• Administer medications, vasoactive infusions, anticoagulants, thrombolytics, and blood products safely and accurately.
• Recognize and respond effectively during medical emergencies, including Code Blue situations, utilizing ACLS protocols.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, intensivists, cardiac surgeons, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and their families regarding treatment plans, disease management, medications, discharge planning, and lifestyle modifications.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete patient documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in unit-based education, competency assessments, audits, and continuous professional development activities.
• Mentor junior nurses and support students or newly hired staff during orientation when required.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license.
• Valid DOH, DHA, or MOH license/eligibility (for UAE positions) is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in a Cardiac ICU (CICU), Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU), or Critical Care setting.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications are mandatory.
• CCRN or Cardiac Nursing certification is an advantage.