Interventional Cardiovascular Unit (ICVU)

The Interventional Cardiovascular Unit provides care for patients that have undergone an interventional cardiovascular procedure.

Patient Population

• Adult
• Percutaneous Coronary Intervention with Stents, Pulmonary Vein Isolation, Pacemakers, Internal Cardiac Cefibrillators, Atrial Septal Defect Repair, Patent Foramen Ovale Closures
• Average length of stay: 1.5 days

Number of Beds

• 14 Telemetry

Nurse/Patient Ratio

• 1:3-4

Rotation/Shifts

• 12 hours shifts 7a-7p and 7p-7a
• Master schedule enables staff to know their schedule in advance
• Monday-Saturday; closed on major holidays

Skill Mix

• Registered Nurse - 92%
• Patient Care Technician - 8%
• Clinical Educator support
• Required competencies: Removal of Arterial and Venous Sheath and Compression Device; Dysrhythmia certification, ACLS

Nursing Unit Orientation

• 6-8 weeks