RN - Cardiac Telemetry, Days

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.•Stockbridge, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our Cardiac Telemetry Unit and build a strong clinical foundation while making a meaningful difference in the lives of cardiac patients. This is an ideal unit for new and experienced nurses. You will increase your critical thinking, clinical skills, and confidence in a supportive environment. Become part of a team that puts heart into patient care.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Nurse or New Graduate nurse eligible for licensure
Strong desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced clinical environment
Passion for cardiac care and patient impact
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively
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.

Nice To Haves

For PRN positions: One year of nursing experience in a hospital setting preferred
Bachelor?s degree preferred
Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)
Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred

Responsibilities

Care for patients with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), coronary artery disease (CAD), Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and other disease processes
Manage continuous infusions including but not limited to: Milrinone, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Insulin
Perform comprehensive patient assessments and respond to clinical changes
Monitor cardiac rhythms
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver high quality care
Gain an understanding of how cardiology interconnects with other body systems
Care for patients requiring oxygen therapy utilizing High Flow Nasal Cannula or BiPAP
Educate patients on heart health, medications, and lifestyle modifications
Gain knowledge of managing post-cardiac interventions such as pacemaker, lifeVest, and automated implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (AICD) placement
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.