Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac
About The Position
Provide professional, individualized bedside nursing care in a Cardiac/Telemetry Unit using the nursing process and responding to patient needs. Coordinate care planning with other disciplines and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support high-quality outcomes for cardiac patients. The role includes evaluating nursing practice, participating in hourly rounding, observing safety guidelines, and supervising or directing other healthcare team members. The nurse may be asked to serve in a charge nurse capacity as needed. This is a per diem day-shift role with a weekend-only schedule requiring a minimum of four shifts per month.
Requirements
- At least one year of acute care experience in medical-surgical, telemetry/PCU, or cardiac care.
- Nursing degree from an accredited nursing school.
- Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with team members.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including occasional periods of above-average pressure.
- Basic computer skills.
- License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona.
- CPR or ACLS, 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 the provision of 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 when requested.
- Supervise other members of the healthcare team.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
