Registered Nurse - Acute Cardiac Unit
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) must demonstrate the passion to provide bedside care to a diverse and acutely ill population of patients. The Registered Nurse should possess the knowledge and skill of how-to safety apply the nursing process to assess, plan and evaluate the care of patients with various health conditions. This 30-bed unit provides care to patients with primary cardiac diagnoses, as well as to medical patients that require cardiac telemetry monitoring. 4 South Acute/Cardiac is staffed by registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, health unit coordinators, and monitor technicians. Staff receive support from clinical educators and advanced practice nurses.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program; basic professional nursing degree required (BSN preferred). Note, if the BSN or MSN degree is not present on hire, the employee must sign an agreement to obtain a within a specific time frame.
- Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing or Compact State as a Registered Nurse.
- BLS certification (issued through the American Heart Association).
- Superb interpersonal, communication and collaboration abilities.
- Competency in electronic patient management systems.
- At least 1 year of nursing experience in an acute care setting, preferably cardiac.
Nice To Haves
- BSN or MSN preferred
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support patient-centered continuum of care.
- Ability to communicate variances from patient goals and advocate on behalf of patient.
- Maintain accurate and timely healthcare records.
- Administer medications to patients, provide education and monitor for efficacy and side effects.
- Assess, monitor, report and record patient condition and pertinent changes.
- Design, implement and evaluate patient nursing care plans with healthcare team.
- Educates patients and family throughout stay and in preparation for discharge.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment for Full & Part-Time colleagues.
- Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
- Free parking.
- Referral Rewards Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
