RN - Cardiac Care, Days

Sign-on bonus available up to $5,000.

About the role

This 18-bed cardiac unit specializes in the care of both cardiac and vascular patients. The typical patient population includes, but is not limited to, patients with diagnoses of chest pain, cardiac dysrhythmias, CHF exacerbation, hypertensive emergency, pulmonary embolism and/or DVT, and patients who have had AAA repair and carotid endarterectomy. Our unit is an intermediate/step-down unit. Our nursing staff work closely with both our cardiology and vascular teams to ensure exceptional care for our patients.

Responsibilities

The staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients. Functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice and coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.

• Performs patient assessments to include collection of data regarding the patient's physical, psychosocial, and health history.
• Appropriately evaluates the developmental age of the patient when performing assessments, treatments, and patient/family education.
• Organizes patient data into the formulation of a plan of care; identifies additional information needed and makes care decisions based on identified needs. Identifies expected patient outcomes.
• Carries out plan of care to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Provides patient care that is specific to the setting, identified needs, and plan; ensures that the care provided is appropriate to the severity of the disease, condition, impairment, or disability.
• Oversees activities of ancillary and support team members.
• Identifies teaching opportunities and provides the resources necessary for achieving the educational goals of the patients.
• Communicates issues/concerns to the Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager, and/or physician as appropriate.
• Documents patient care and concerns in the patient record.

Leadership skills, effective communication, initiative, independent judgment, and the ability to handle stressful environments are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing (Required).
• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred).
• No experience required; new graduates of a nursing program eligible (Required).
• Nursing experience in a hospital setting (Preferred).
• 1 year in a hospital setting for PRN positions (Preferred).
• Current license in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License (Required).
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification (Required).
• Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable.

Benefits

• Competitive and equitable compensation for all roles.
• Total Wellness programs for you and your family.
• Wellness Coaching App - 24/7 Live Coaching.
• Physician and Nursing Peer Coaching.
• Financial Wellness Planning and Education.
• Broad Employee Assistance Program services.
• Combined PTO days for greater flexibility.
• 100% paid Maternity Leave (requires return to work).
• Employer Paid Military Leave.
• Opportunity for PTO cash-in.
• Paid Holiday Benefits.
• Choice of Medical/Prescription Drug Plans.
• Dental and Vision.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Healthcare and Dependent Day Care.
• Health Reimbursement Account.
• Fully paid long-term disability.
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment.