RN - Cardiac Care Unit, PRN Days

Piedmont Healthcare • Snellville, GA

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About The Position

Overview Piedmont Eastside, PRN Days This 18-bed cardiac unit specializes in the care of both cardiac and vascular patients. The typical patient population found in the CCU includes but is not limited to patient's with diagnosis of chest pain, cardiac dysrhythmias, CHF exacerbation, hypertensive emergency, pulmonary embolism and/or DVT, and patient's that have had AAA repair and carotid endarterectomy. Our unit is an intermediate/step down unit. The nurse to patient ratio is typically 1:4 when caring for these patients. Our nursing staff work closely with both our cardiology and vascular teams to ensure exceptional care for our patients. If you are interested in working with a knowledgeable and close-knit group of healthcare professionals, then the Cardiac Care Unit is the place for you! Responsibilities Staff RN JD RESPONSIBLE FOR: The staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Performs patient assessments to include collection of data regarding the patient’s physical, psychosocial and health history. 2. Appropriately evaluates the developmental age of the patient when performing assessments, treatments and patient/family education. 3. Organizes patient data into the formulation of a plan of care; identifies additional information needed and makes care decisions based on identified needs. Identifies expected patient outcomes. 4. Carries out plan of care to achieve desired patient outcomes. 5. Provides patient care that is specific to the setting, identified needs and plan; ensures that the care provided is appropriate to the severity of the disease, condition, impairment or disability. 6. Oversees activities of ancillary and support team members. 7. Identifies teaching opportunities and provides the resources necessary for achieving the educational goals of the patients. 8. Communications issues/concerns to the Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager and/or physician as appropriate. 9. Documents patient care and concerns in the patient record. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES Leadership Skills Effective Communication Skills Initiative Independent Judgment Ability to handle stressful environments Disclaimer The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Requirements

• Graduate of a nursing program
• New Graduates of a nursing program eligible
• Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.
• BLS certification required.
• Leadership Skills
• Effective Communication Skills
• Initiative
• Independent Judgment
• Ability to handle stressful environments

Nice To Haves

• Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments to include collection of data regarding the patient’s physical, psychosocial and health history.
• Appropriately evaluates the developmental age of the patient when performing assessments, treatments and patient/family education.
• Organizes patient data into the formulation of a plan of care; identifies additional information needed and makes care decisions based on identified needs. Identifies expected patient outcomes.
• Carries out plan of care to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Provides patient care that is specific to the setting, identified needs and plan; ensures that the care provided is appropriate to the severity of the disease, condition, impairment or disability.
• Oversees activities of ancillary and support team members.
• Identifies teaching opportunities and provides the resources necessary for achieving the educational goals of the patients.
• Communications issues/concerns to the Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager and/or physician as appropriate.
• Documents patient care and concerns in the patient record.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees