Vejthani Hospital’s Cardiac Center, Cardiac Critical Care Unit (CCU) Nurses are essential members of the multidisciplinary team, providing specialized care to patients with severe and life-threatening heart conditions. Here’s a detailed overview of their responsibilities and qualifications:

Responsibilities of a Cardiac Critical Care Unit Nurse

These nurses work in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) and Coronary Care Unit (CCU), managing patients with acute cardiac conditions such as heart attacks, arrhythmias, heart failure, and post-cardiac surgery recovery.

Clinical Duties

• Continuous monitoring of cardiovascular status using advanced equipment (e.g., ECG, telemetry).
• Administer medications and cardiac treatments as prescribed.
• Respond to emergency situations like cardiac arrest or arrhythmias.
• Provide post-operative care for patients recovering from procedures like CABG, valve replacement, or pacemaker implantation.
• Assist with diagnostic tests such as echocardiograms and stress tests.
• Maintain a sterile environment to prevent infections.

Patient & Family Support

• Educate patients and families on heart disease management, lifestyle changes, and medication adherence.
• Offer emotional support during critical care and recovery phases.

Documentation & Collaboration

• Accurately document patient status and care interventions.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, surgeons, anesthetists, and rehabilitation teams to create individualized care plans.

Qualifications of a CCU Nurse

To work in Vejthani’s Cardiac Critical Care Unit, nurses typically possess:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Thailand.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Experience in critical care or cardiac nursing.
• Proficiency in using cardiac monitoring and life support equipment.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and crisis management skills.