Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works in the Cardiac/Telemetry Unit, providing individualized, age-specific bedside nursing care using the nursing process and responding to patient needs. The role coordinates care planning with other disciplines, evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, and supports patient goals and outcomes. The nurse participates in hourly rounding and may be asked to serve in a charge nurse capacity and supervise other members of the healthcare team. This is a per diem night-shift position for weekends only, with a minimum of four shifts per month, in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Requirements
- At least one year of acute care experience in medical-surgical, telemetry/progressive care, or cardiac care.
- Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with team members.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional periods of above-average pressure.
- Basic computer skills.
- Nursing degree from an accredited nursing school.
- License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona.
- CPR or ACLS certification, as applicable by facility or department.
Nice To Haves
- CVICU or ICU experience, or at least two years in cardiac stepdown.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Responsibilities
- Provide professional nursing care within an assigned unit.
- Coordinate care planning with other disciplines.
- Provide individualized, age-specific, direct bedside nursing care based on the nursing process and patient needs.
- Assess, plan, delegate, and use independent judgment in directing other healthcare employees in providing patient care.
- Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice to identify patient goals.
- Participate in hourly rounding.
- Observe safety guidelines and safe work practices.
- Serve in charge nurse capacity for shifts as needed.
- Supervise other members of the healthcare team.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
