Charge RN- Cardiac Care, Days

Piedmont Healthcare•Snellville, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Charge RN - Cardiac Care, Full Time Days Sign on Bonus Available up to $10,000 Piedmont Eastside, Snellville, GA This 18-bed cardiac unit specializes in the care of both cardiac and vascular patients. The typical patient population found in the CCU includes but is not limited to patient's with diagnosis of chest pain, cardiac dysrhythmias, CHF exacerbation, hypertensive emergency, pulmonary embolism and/or DVT, and patient's that have had AAA repair and carotid endarterectomy. Our unit is an intermediate/step down unit. The nurse to patient ratio is typically 1:4 when caring for these patients. Our nursing staff work closely with both our cardiology and vascular teams to ensure exceptional care for our patients. If you are interested in working with a knowledgeable and close-knit group of healthcare professionals, then the Cardiac Care Unit is the place for you! Responsibilities RESPONSIBLE FOR: Coordinates the delivery of quality nursing care for patients from birth through the lifecycle, as well as operational issues during his/her shift. Provides clinical care as needed when census demands. Communicates patient care, departmental issues, and staff concerns to the appropriate leader(s). Serves as resource for guidance and assistance to the staff.

Requirements

Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing
1 year of nursing experience in a hospital setting
RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure
BCLS - Basic Life Support
ACLS Certification (Cardiac Tele, Critical Care, Surgical Services including Labor and Delivery)
PALS Certification (Emergency Department)
Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification – prior to independent chemotherapy administration (Infusion/Oncology)
NRP by the end of orientation period (Women’s Services: Labor and Delivery, Mother/Baby, NICU, NAT, Nursery)
AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Program within 12 months of start date (Labor and Delivery) within 1 Year
PEARS Certification ( at Piedmont Athens Hospital)
PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Surgical Services)
ACLS and PALS Certification (Emergency Department)
ACLS; PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Surgical Services)
Experienced Emergency Department nurses will have 30 days to obtain the PALS certification within 30 Days
Leadership Skills
Effective Communication Skills
Initiative
Independent Judgment
Ability to handle stressful environments

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree
2 years or more years of nursing experience in a hospital setting
Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)

Responsibilities

Coordinates delivery of quality nursing care to include facilitating patient flow in coordination with Bed Control, Patient Access, or Administrative Supervisor to include triage, admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Monitors patient care delivery, to include appropriate implementation of protocol, administration of medications, and treatment modalities.
Communicates patient flow/patient care issues to appropriate physician and/or clinical manager.
Coordinates issues of diversion, as appropriate.
Coordinates equitable distribution of staff assignments based on skill mix, staffing levels, patient diagnosis, volume, and acuity. Adjusts assignments as needed during the shift.
Fairly and equitably administers departmental and hospital policies.
Assists the clinical manager, as necessary, to ensure appropriate staffing levels and most efficient use of staffing plan.
Monitors census and appropriately anticipates the need to assume clinical role as needed.
Maintains a high level of clinical competency in administering nursing care to include accurate determination of patient’s acuity and Implements appropriate medical response to include use of protocols/policies/pathways.
Promptly reports issues that cannot be resolved during the shift to clinical manager, with suggestions for resolution.
Ensures that system issues involving other departments, that can cause decreased quality of care or productivity, are reported to the clinical manager.
Promotes customer satisfaction by responding to service issues in a timely and effective manner.
Serves as a resource and a role model for the nursing and ancillary staff on the assigned unit.