RN - Inpatient Heart Failure

Piedmont Healthcare • Athens, GA

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About The Position

The Heart Failure Integrated Practice Integrated Practice Unit is the cornerstone of the Heart Failure Program at Piedmont Athens. In 2020 our program was the 3 rd in the nation to receive certification for heart failure through DNV. In 2022 we achieved Gold Plus status for heart failure with the American Heart Association. Our focus is to equip our patients and their support system through education and transition of care after discharge. Responsibilities: The heart failure nurse provides nursing care to patients 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 heart failure nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care. Responsibilities .

Requirements

• MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: Graduate of a nursing program
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: New Graduates of a nursing program eligible
• MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License. BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• The heart failure nurse provides nursing care to patients 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.
• Responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees