Cardiac Unit ​/ Unit Nurse Educator ​/ RN

Overview

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Do you want to impact life positively? Come join us on the 4G Cardiology Unit where we are changing patients' lives for the better. The clinical services provided include telemetry monitoring, patient and family education, physical assessment, post procedure recovery, pre procedure monitoring and preparation, oxygen therapy, blood administration, pain management, IV therapy, sheath removal, radial hemostasis band management, and medication administration.

* Number of Beds: 24

* Patient Population/ Typical diagnosis:
Advanced Heart Failure and Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD), Cardiomyopathy, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Dysrhythmias, Valvar Heart Disease, Congenital Heart Disease, pre and post Cardiac Catheterization, Structural Heart, and Electrophysiology procedural care

* Targeted Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4

4G Cardiology is the first Step Down Unit in Georgia to receive a Gold Beacon award for providing excellent nursing care to patients. Join our 4G family and start affecting lives positively!

Description

Job Summary:

Regarded as clinical expert and role model in application of the nursing process and evidence-based practice to manage the complex care needs of specific patient populations. Serves as a resource person to physicians, nurses, patients, and family members. Applies principles of adult learning to plan and conduct educational sessions to promote staff development, student competence, and positive patient/family outcomes. Role models expert communication skills to colleagues through example.

Demonstrates foresight regarding the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes based on intuition and experience. Is recognized as an expert clinician and a leader within their area of specialty. Completes employee conference, risk management and unit management reports within specified time frames.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

1. Staff and Preceptor Education/Development:
2. Applies principles of adult learning to plan and conduct educational sessions to promote staff development, student competence, and positive patient/family outcomes.
3. Demonstrates proficiency in teaching and precepting skills.
4. Facilitates development of unit preceptors including effective delegation and interpersonal skills.
5. Assists with the development of staff portfolios.
6. Assists the CNS and Unit Director to conduct annual educational needs assessment.
7. Based on needs assessments, assists CNS and UD to provide assurance that staff have opportunities to acquire necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to fulfill role expectations.
8. Coordinates unit based clinical orientation program for new staff, students and preceptors.
9. Works with preceptors to individualizes unit orientation. 10 .Assists departmental or unit teams in the developing annual competency checklists. 11. Under direction of the CNS and Unit Director, assists with meeting the education and training needs of staff. 12. Assists with the development of clinical leadership and critical thinking skills in others. 13. Mentors new existing staff by sharing knowledge, skills and departmental processes.

Operational, Quality, and Compliance:
1. Identifies the need for revision and evaluates the effectiveness of operational forms.
2. Provides and coordinates the resources needed within the unit to provide optimal patient outcomes.
3. Role models time management skills through example.
4. Ensures compliance and adherence with stated policies and procedures for the unit.
5. Remains informed of innovative clinical trends through bench marking and evidence-based practice.
6. Assumes a…