Registered Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Prep and Recovery - PRN

Northeast Georgia Health System•Gainesville, GA

19h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Cardiac Cath Lab Prep and Recovery Units provides direct, safe patient care before and after cardiac and vascular procedures. The units serve the Gainesville and Braselton campuses and emphasize safety, comfort, education, and personalized cardiovascular care. The nurse coordinates care for assigned patients during a shift, collaborates with an interdisciplinary team, and supports the achievement of clinical outcomes. The role includes caring for patients with varying levels of complexity, seeking and providing feedback, developing clinical skills, and contributing to bedside leadership and shared governance. Nurses also support quality improvement, patient experience, employee engagement, and a culture of safety.

Requirements

Active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Georgia.
Associate degree.
At least 2 years of RN experience, with demonstrated competence in RN I performance expectations or experience requirements met upon hire.
Ability to provide safe, effective, and efficient care in accordance with population-specific guidelines.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, colleagues, and other care team members.
Ability to prioritize, recognize problems, use evidence-based practice, and manage time effectively.
Basic computer skills to operate systems used on the unit.

Nice To Haves

National certification in a clinical specialty.
Bachelor of Nursing degree.
One year of long-term care experience.
Membership in a professional organization.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, effective, and efficient direct patient care based on the nursing process and population-specific guidelines.
Assess patients, administer medications according to the five rights, document care in the electronic medical record, and evaluate responses to interventions.
Coordinate interdisciplinary care and discharge planning, involving patients and families and providing education suited to their learning needs.
Recognize and respond appropriately to deteriorating patients and changes in patient status, seeking support or escalating concerns when needed.
Prioritize and manage patient care, delegate tasks appropriately, and supervise completion of tasks assigned to ancillary and support staff.
Follow applicable policies and DNV standards and help maintain a compliant work environment.
Use unit resources effectively, contribute to reducing waste, and participate in performance improvement processes.
Contribute to a culture of safety and participate in customer service initiatives.
Support unit goals and shared governance, including providing input, participating in councils and quality teams, and supporting nursing quality and engagement initiatives.
Complete a professional development plan, pursue learning goals, and contribute to the nursing profession and community.
Serve in unit leadership roles and as Nurse in Charge when necessary, including coordinating patient flow, matching resources to patients, and escalating concerns through the chain of command.