Heart & Vascular Care
The University of North Carolina Center for Heart & Vascular Care features comprehensive care delivered by a multidisciplinary team. Our goal is to provide the very best outcomes for our patients and the fullest support for their families. We maintain a high level of nursing expertise across all areas of the Center for Heart & Vascular Care – from outpatient clinics and diagnostic facilities to operating rooms and inpatient units. Here, you will encounter a variety of learning experiences bound to challenge seasoned nurses and new graduates alike.
Cardiovascular Inpatient UnitsCoronary Care UnitThe Coronary Care Unit (CCU) is a 13-bed critical care unit
specializing in the management of patients with a variety of cardiac
conditions. These include myocardial infarction, acute decompensated
heart failure/cardiomyopathy, pre- and post-cardiac Cardiothoracic Intensive Care UnitThe Cardiothoracic Care Unit (CTICU) is a 9-bed critical care unit specializing in the treatment of post-surgical cardiac and thoracic patients. The unit’s primary surgical procedures include coronary artery bypass grafting, heart valve repair/replacements, heart transplants, lung transplants, heart/lung transplants, aortic/thoracic aneurysm repairs, and complicated esophageal and thoracic surgeries. CTICU nurses are educated to successfully manage and care for patients with advanced hemodynamic monitoring and supportive devices such as pulmonary artery catheters, temporary and permanent pacemakers, continuous renal replacement therapy, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and ventricular assist devices, including those used for destination therapy and bridge-to-transplant patients. The nursing staff in this unit are also part of the hospitalwide code response team. 3 Anderson3 Anderson is a 29-bed unit that encompasses a 6-bed Intermediate Coronary Care Unit (ICCU) as well as 23 beds for cardiac patients requiring telemetry monitoring. The largest populations of patients are those with congestive heart failure or acute coronary syndrome diagnosis. Pre- and postcardiac cath interventions are managed on this unit. Nursing staff are experienced with a variety of invasive devices, including arterial lines and pacemakers. In addition, all nurses rotate through the ICCU, where they are precepted to manage vasoactive drips. 4 Anderson South4 Anderson South (4 AS) consists of an 8-bed Cardiothoracic Step-down Unit (CTSU) and an 8-bed acute care cardiosurgical unit. We are responsible for the care of cardiothoracic surgical patients throughout their stay at UNC Hospitals. 4 Anderson nurses are adept at caring for patients who have undergone major cardiac or thoracic surgery, heart/lung transplantation, or procedures requiring postoperative telemetry and/or respiratory monitoring. Educational SupportEducation is primary focus for the staff of the Heart Center. A dedicated Heart Center Education Nurse Specialist, in conjunction with unit-based staff, provides ongoing learning opportunities for all team members. Staff are encouraged to participate in a variety of multidisciplinary research studies conducted within the Heart Center. All members of the Heart Center nursing staff are ACLS-certified. UNC offers a variety of ongoing support to all nursing staff:
Continuing education is offered through UNC, with tuition reimbursement for furthering your degree in education workshops outside of the facility. To ensure our nurses achieve their greatest potential, a wide variety of classes, including CCRN prep, is available through the Nursing Education department. Join the UNCH Heart Center Nursing Team!If you are seeking flexible scheduling, a variety of benefits,
competitive salaries and a challenging work environment, then the UNC
Heart Center is the place for you! |
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