Registered Nurse (RN) Lead - Cardiac Med Surg

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Macon, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

5 Heart tower is a 30-bed Cardiac Medical-Surgical Unit specializing in pre- and post-cardiac procedures and serves as an ICU step-down for patients requiring close cardiac monitoring. We care for patients recovering from cardiac catheterizations, device placements, and electrophysiology procedures. A fast-paced, team-oriented unit that offers opportunities to develop strong skills in cardiac rhythm interpretation, hemodynamic monitoring, and complex cardiac care. We take pride in our collaborative environment, commitment to clinical excellence, and support for professional growth.

Requirements

Current RN license with the Georgia State Board of Nursing
Must attend hospital mandatory training annually.
Must maintain and successfully complete all competencies-including age specific and other department specific training on an annual basis.
Training Requirements- internally developed and national/ professional organization courses- to be completed in unit-specified time period
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Minimum 6 months experience as a Clinical Nurse.
Must be able to use visual near and distance acuity.
Must have verbal ability to communicate in person and over the phone or radio.
Must be able to assist co-workers in transfers and transport supplies, patients/residents, or equipment using good body mechanics.
Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with grip strength of 60-80 pounds, specific to the job class evaluation.
Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and change from one position to the other rapidly.
Must be able to lift 25-60 lbs. and carry 25-50 pounds specific to job class evaluation.
Must be able to tolerate high noise, busy atmospheres and noxious odors.
Must be able to work in noisy environments and be self-directed to complete jobs as ordered.
Must be able to remain calm under stressful situations.
Must be able to assess and respond to multiple situations simultaneously.
Must be able to assist co-workers in multiple overlapping tasks simultaneously.
Works in hospital and clinical environments.
May work in extreme heat with hot materials.
Must be able to utilize appropriate universal and specific precautions for protection from potential exposure to infectious or communicable diseases.
Must be able to prioritize job tasks and organize workspace to be efficient and conducive to completing work tasks as assigned in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Prefer 2 years of experience as a Clinical Nurse and 6 months of experience functioning as a Charge Nurse.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership to the health care team with an emphasis on coordination of patient care and throughput of patients.
Demonstrates technical and clinical competence and serves as clinical resource person and role model for staff.
Facilitates the development of safe/effective plans through early identification of patient needs and resources.
Anticipate medical/psychosocial needs in high-risk patients.
Facilitate appropriate clinical pathways and plans of care.
Participate in daily rounds on all patients with a focus on discharge planning.
Serves as charge nurse and operational leader for patient flow when not in administrative role.
Assures that patient and caregivers are aware of the patient care plan and anticipated day of discharge.
Responds to customer concerns or complaints timely.
Alerts physicians of cases needing review and/or discussion.
Acts as a liaison between patient, family, physician, and interdisciplinary health care team regarding plan of care and progress towards goals.
Works with the Clinical Intake and Navigation Center to effect efficient patient flow.
Reviews and amends staffing to determine immediate needs and anticipates staffing needs for future shifts.
Facilitates the accomplishment of a safe discharge plan related to patient needs and payor specifications.
Engages with patient, family and post-acute care to ensure post discharge planning and follow-up actions are taken by appropriate personnel.
Participates in the evaluation of staff performance.
Aligns educational activities with organizational and departmental goals.
Assures timely, sufficient communication and provision of educational activities.
Works with unit leadership to facilitate orientation for staff new to the department.
Assures that orientation, education and competency checklists are completed and stored appropriately.

Benefits

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program