Hybrid Early Intervention Team (EIT) Nurse - Cardiovascular ICU

Job Description

About Us

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
• Names one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care by Newsweek.
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024.
• Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
• Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
• Healthcare Innovation’s Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Overview of Unit/Department

In the Cardiovascular ICU, every day presents an opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of patients recovering from cardiac surgeries or facing severe cardiovascular conditions. The fast-paced environment not only hones your clinical skills but also fosters a strong sense of teamwork and camaraderie among healthcare professionals. The Cardiovascular ICU nurse plays a crucial role in monitoring patients' vital signs, administering specialized medications, and providing compassionate care during critical moments. This dynamic setting allows for continuous learning and professional growth, as you become an integral part of a dedicated team committed to saving lives and improving the cardiac health of those in need. If you thrive under pressure, seek constant challenges, and desire a fulfilling career where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes, working in the Cardiovascular ICU is an excellent path for you.

Additional Information about the position

• $1.00 Certification pay
• $1.00 BSN pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000

Job Summary

The critical care nurse provides direct and individualized care to acutely and critically ill patients, in a highly technical and ongoing monitoring environment. They assess the patient’s condition, perform diagnostic tests, begin treatments and assist doctors with any required medical procedures. The critical care nurse monitors and adjusts specialized equipment, interprets and records electronic displays; i.e. intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, cardiac rhythms, ventilator settings, etc. The hybrid Early Intervention Team (EIT) nurse works at least one shift in the virtual command center per week. The EIT Nurse is a registered professional nurse who functions under the direction of the Nurse Manager and is responsible for coordination of EIT assessment of patient, prioritization and implementation of interventions to ensure optimal patient outcomes, documentation of interventions and outcomes, communication with other team members and disciplines, and safe delivery of age appropriate and culturally aware patient care. EIT training begins after successful 12-week orientation period as bedside nurse.

• As an EIT Nurse you will also be responsible for:
  • Addressing the patient/family biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and education needs. The EIT Nurse serves as a resource/support to the staff, physicians, patients, families, and other departments.
  • Rapid Response calls, follow-up visits, EIT data collection, entry and analysis, development of EIT practice guidelines, evaluation of patient codes and informal education of staff.
  • Managing rapid prevention and treatment of patients experiencing sepsis, CVA, respiratory distress, acute coronary syndrome and other comorbidities.
  • Recognizing, assessing, coordinating, interpreting clinical surveillance data, re-evaluating the nursing care plan of patients and communicating that plan to the assigned team members and bedside clinical team.
  • Possessing an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of nursing care for a specific unit patient population to include patients and their families, utilizing conscientious consideration for patients with diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Performing crisis intervention as a first priority and be a lead resource when responding to Rapid Response, Code Blue, Class 1 Stroke, In-House STEMI and In-House Trauma.
  • Being regarded as a resource and subject matter expert for staff on patient care issues.
  • Providing consultative assessments to help facilitate higher level transfers within the hospital.

Job Requirements

Education

• Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Experience

• Required: Minimum of two years recent acute Intensive Care Unit RN experience, 5 years preferred
• Required: Working knowledge of applicable Policies and Lippincott Procedure

Skills

• Ability to read, write and speak the English language
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Inter- and intra-departmental coordination of patient care activities
• Delegation skills required; Ability to multi-task essential
• Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations essential
• Strong detail orientation & computer skills required
• Personal time management skills and ability to collaborate with multiple provider groups
• Compliance with the American Nurses' Association Code of Ethics for Professional Nurses is required & demonstrates knowledge of and practices within parameters outlined in Missouri Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri
• Required: American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification at time of hire.
• Required: Must obtain ACLS within one year of hire
• Required: Annual NIHSS Certification at time of hire
• ANCC Specialty Certification preferred
• Complete Cox Health Dedicated Rapid Response Team Education at time of hire