RN - Inpatient Heart Failure, PRN, Nights

PRN Nights RN Inpatient Heart Failure Piedmont Athens Regional

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 3rdin 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.

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.

Education

• Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing Required
• Bachelors Degree Preferred

Work Experience

• No experience required New Graduates of a nursing program eligible Required
• Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred
• 1 year in a hospital setting for PRN positions Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• 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. Required and
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Required