RN - Cardiac Care Unit, PRN, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare • Snellville, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Care Unit is an 18-bed intermediate/step-down unit specializing in the care of both cardiac and vascular patients. The typical patient population includes diagnoses such as chest pain, cardiac dysrhythmias, CHF exacerbation, hypertensive emergency, pulmonary embolism and/or DVT, and patients who have undergone AAA repair and carotid endarterectomy. Nursing staff collaborate closely with cardiology and vascular teams to ensure exceptional patient care. This role is ideal for those interested in working with a knowledgeable and close-knit group of healthcare professionals.

Requirements

• Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing
• No experience required (New Graduates of a nursing program eligible)
• RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure
• Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License
• BCLS - Basic Life Support
• ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days
• ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days
• ACLS and PALS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date)Experienced Emergency Department nurses will have 6 months to obtain the PALS certification. within 180 Days
• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification – prior to independent chemotherapy administration Upon Hire
• PALS Certification - required at Piedmont Columbus Hospital (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date)
• PEARS or PALS Certification - required at Piedmont Athens Hospital (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days
• PreOp/PACU/ENDO/CSU – ACLS; PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date)
• BLS required only
• Labor and Delivery-ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date)
• NRP by the end of orientation period
• AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Program within 12 months of start date
• NRP by the end of orientation period
• NRP by the end of orientation period
• NRP by the end of orientation period
• NRP by the end of orientation period

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1 year in a hospital setting for PRN positions
• CDN (Certified Dialysis Certificate) preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients.
• Functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability.
• Maintains standards of practice and coordinates patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.
• Performs patient assessments, including collection of data regarding the patient’s physical, psychosocial, and health history.
• Evaluates the developmental age of the patient when performing assessments, treatments, and patient/family education.
• Organizes patient data into a plan of care, identifies additional information needed, makes care decisions based on identified needs, and identifies expected patient outcomes.
• Carries out the plan of care to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Provides patient care specific to the setting, identified needs, and plan, ensuring appropriateness to the severity of the disease, condition, impairment, or disability.
• Oversees activities of ancillary and support team members.
• Identifies teaching opportunities and provides necessary resources for achieving patient educational goals.
• Communicates 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