Registered Nurse RN - Cardiac Acute Care - Full Time Nights - Up to $15,000 Sign on Bonus!

Northeast Georgia Health System•Braselton, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in the 24-bed Cardiac Acute Care Unit in Braselton, which serves adult patients with a range of medical and cardiac diagnoses. Patients may be admitted for chest pain, pre- or post-cardiac catheterization, post-coronary intervention without a sheath in place, congestive heart failure, dysrhythmias, electrophysiology procedures, pacemaker insertion, and general medical diagnoses. The RN provides direct, safe patient care using the nursing process and coordinates care for assigned patients during a shift to promote clinical outcomes. The role involves caring for complex patients as part of an interdisciplinary team, applying evidence-based practice, communicating with patients, families, and colleagues, and contributing to quality improvement and shared governance. The nurse seeks and provides feedback, supports team development, and may take on beginning bedside leadership responsibilities. New graduate clinical RNs focus on developing their knowledge and skills and increasing their ability to care for complex patients, with consultation and mentoring from more experienced clinicians. This is a full-time position working a 12-hour evening-to-morning schedule. Experienced RNs may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000. Relocation assistance is available for moves from over 50 miles; bonus and relocation terms apply.

Requirements

Current licensure to practice as a registered nurse in Georgia.
Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) or nursing diploma.
At least one year of RN experience, demonstrated competence in RN I performance expectations, or meeting the experience requirements upon hire.
Ability to provide safe, effective, and efficient care according to population-specific guidelines.
Effective communication, prioritization, problem recognition, and application of evidence-based practice.
Ability to delegate appropriately and support the organization’s shared governance model.
Basic computer skills necessary to operate unit computer systems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Previous specialty experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and safe patient care based on the nursing process and coordinate care for assigned patients during a shift.
Deliver effective, efficient care that meets population-specific guidelines.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team and respond to team members’ requests for assistance.
Lead interdisciplinary rounds to support appropriate care and smooth transitions across the continuum.
Apply the nursing process to meet patients’ and families’ clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
Identify clinical, social, safety, psychological, ethical, and spiritual issues through critical thinking.
Delegate care appropriately while remaining accountable for the quality of care provided.
Communicate clearly with patients, families, physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare team members, using safety and error-prevention tools.
Seek feedback and opportunities to improve clinical practice; identify quality-improvement opportunities and apply evidence-based practice.
Serve as a resource for students and support lifelong learning and self-development.
Support unit-based shared governance, quality-of-care activities, and initiatives to improve patient experience, employee engagement, and nurse-sensitive indicators.
Promote respectful, healthy team relationships and contribute to a positive work environment.
Model safe work hours, time management, efficiency, and stewardship; participate in unit-based self-care activities.
Maintain de-escalation training certification as appropriate for the work unit.
Use basic computer systems required for the unit.