Registered Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Unit

Overview

Registered Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Unit - Full Time Day

Location:

Gainesville, GA

Time type:
Full time

Job category:
Nursing - Registered Nurse

Work Shift/

Schedule:

12 Hr Morning - Evening

Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Unit (CVIMC) is a 24-bed telemetry unit monitored by the Central Monitoring Unit (CMU). The types of patients on this unit include pre-open heart surgery and other cardiovascular and thoracic surgery patients, stable post-op Open-Heart and related procedures, pre- and post-cardiac catheterization patients, pre- and post-cardiac interventions (including pacemaker insertions and ICD implantations), interventional peripheral and renal angioplasty patients requiring sheath care and removal, patients with arterial and venous sheath care, monitoring and removal, treatment of patients with cardiac arrhythmia, and pre- and post electrophysiology and ablation therapy, including valve replacement procedures such as TAVR.

Work within a multidisciplinary team providing direct patient care and coordinating care for assigned patients on a shift to achieve clinical outcomes.

• Transformational Leadership: serves as a highly engaged partner on the care team and responds to care team needs for assistance; adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration: leads rounds to facilitate appropriate care and smooth transitions across the continuum; collaborates with team members to improve outcomes and patient experience.
• Professional practice: applies the nursing process within the organization’s model of care; demonstrates initiative to improve clinical practice; delegates appropriately while maintaining accountability for care quality.
• Communication: effectively communicates with patients, families, and all members of the healthcare team; uses safety behaviors and error prevention tools.
• Continuous improvement: creates an environment of open dialogue, seeks feedback, identifies opportunities for quality improvement, and applies evidence-based practice.
• Education and mentorship: supports unit-based sharing of knowledge; serves as a resource for students and fosters professional growth.

• Licensure:
  Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia
• Educational Requirements:
  
  Associate's Degree, ADN or Diploma required
• Experience:
  
  At least 1 year of RN experience with demonstrated competence

• BSN preferred

• Delivery of safe, effective, patient-centered care aligned with population-specific guidelines
• Effective communication with patients, families and colleagues; demonstrates respect and customer service
• Prioritization, problem recognition, and application of evidence-based practice
• Self-leadership and collaboration; supports the shared governance model
• Basic computer skills to operate unit systems

• Weight Lifted:
  Up to 100 lbs, occasionally 0-30% of time
• Weight Carried:
  Up to 50 lbs, occasionally 0-30% of time
• Vision:
  Moderate, frequently 31-65% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending:
  Frequently 31-65% of time
• Standing/Walking:
  Frequently 31-65% of time
• Pushing/Pulling:
  Frequently 31-65% of time
• Job Requires:
  Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

• Earn up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus based on experience
• Competitive salary & benefits
• Career growth opportunities
• Relocation assistance available (over 50-mile radius)

All employment is on an equal opportunity basis. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Note:

This description reflects the current job responsibilities and is not intended to be an exclusive listing of duties. Responsibilities may be added, deleted, or reassigned as necessary.