Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery / Step-Down Unit / Unit Nurse Educator

About the role

Help care for our patients in a unique role as a cross-trained nurse in two distinct units, complex surgery and concierge medicine.

Responsibilities

• On 8E you will be working with chest tubes, epidurals, PCA's, tracheotomies, telemetry, various cardiac drips, and mixing and administering pulmonary hypertension medications.
• On 6B Rollins, our concierge unit, you will care for a variety of medical/surgical and telemetry patients.
• Serves as a resource person to physicians, nurses, patients, and family members.
• Applies principles of adult learning to plan and conduct educational sessions to promote staff development, student competence, and positive patient/family outcomes.
• Role models expert communication skills to colleagues through example.
• Demonstrates foresight regarding the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes based on intuition and experience.
• Is recognized as an expert clinician and a leader within their area of specialty.
• Completes employee conference, risk management and unit management reports within specified time frames.
• Identifies the need for revision and evaluates the effectiveness of operational forms.
• Provides and coordinates the resources needed within the unit to provide optimal patient outcomes.
• Ensures compliance and adherence with stated policies and procedures for the unit.
• Remains informed of innovative clinical trends through benchmarking and evidence-based practice.
• Facilitates development of unit preceptors including effective delegation and interpersonal skills.
• Aids in the development of staff portfolios.
• Aids the CNS and Unit Director to conduct annual educational needs assessment.
• Assists with the development of clinical leadership and critical thinking skills in others.
• Utilizes patient and staff satisfaction feedback as a factor in designing, refining, and revising education programs.
• Respects and maintains confidential information.
• Maintains all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments.
• Achieves points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position.
• Completes VIP or EBP Project.
• Completes formal preceptor training workshop.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

2 years of recent nursing experience AND a minimum of 2 years of experience in the area of concentration.

A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.

BLS certificationACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire.

Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.

Must complete UNE criteria requirements within nine (9) months of promotion or hire, including completion of Enhancing your Communication HLC#6488.

Completes formal preceptor training workshop.

MSN or DNP Certification: Nursing certification preferred.

One week's advance notice is preferred.

Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.