Charge RN - Cardiac Care,Nights Job Snellville area,Georgia USA,Nursing

Overview

Charge RN - Cardiac Care, Full Time Nights

* Sign on Bonus Available up to $15,000

Piedmont Eastside, Snellville, GA

This 18-bed cardiac unit specializes in the care of both cardiac and vascular patients. The typical patient population includes patients with chest pain, cardiac dysrhythmias, CHF exacerbation, hypertensive emergency, pulmonary embolism and/or DVT, and patients that have had AAA repair and carotid endarterectomy. Our unit is an intermediate/step‑down unit. The nurse‑to‑patient ratio is typically 1:4 when caring for these patients. Nursing staff work closely with cardiology and vascular teams to ensure exceptional care for our patients.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the delivery of quality nursing care for patients from birth through the lifecycle, as well as operational issues during one’s shift. Provide clinical care as needed when census demands. Communicate patient care, departmental issues, and staff concerns to appropriate leaders. Serve as a resource for guidance and assistance to staff.

Coordinate delivery of quality nursing care to include facilitating patient flow in coordination with Bed Control, Patient Access, or Administrative Supervisor to include triage, admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Monitor patient care delivery, including appropriate implementation of protocol, administration of medications, and treatment modalities.

Communicate patient flow/patient care issues to appropriate physician and/or clinical manager.

Coordinate issues of diversion, as appropriate.

Coordinate equitable distribution of staff assignments based on skill mix, staffing levels, patient diagnosis, volume, and acuity. Adjust assignments as needed during the shift.

Fairly and equitably administer departmental and hospital policies.

Assist the clinical manager, as necessary, to ensure appropriate staffing levels and most efficient use of staffing plan.

Monitor census and appropriately anticipate the need to assume clinical role as needed.

Maintain a high level of clinical competency in administering nursing care, including accurate determination of patient acuity and implementing appropriate medical response to include use of protocols, policies, and pathways.

Promptly report issues that cannot be resolved during the shift to clinical manager, with suggestions for resolution.

Ensure that system issues involving other departments, that can cause decreased quality of care or productivity, are reported to the clinical manager.

Promote customer satisfaction by responding to service issues in a timely and effective manner.

Serve as a resource and a role model for the nursing and ancillary staff on the unit.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Leadership skills
Effective communication skills
Initiative
Independent judgment
Ability to handle stressful environments

Disclaimer The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Piedmont Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions about applicants and employees based on qualifications and performance, without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic testing, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, or military service.

Benefits

Competitive and equitable compensation for all roles
Total Wellness programs for you and your family
Wellness Coaching App – 24/7 Live Coaching
Physician and Nursing Peer Coaching
Financial Wellness Planning and Education
Broad Employee Assistance Program services
Combined PTO days for greater flexibility
100% paid Maternity Leave (requires return to work)
Employer Paid Military Leave
Opportunity for PTO cash‑in
Celebrate Diversity – Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Paid Holiday
Choice of Medical/Prescription Drug Plans
Dental and Vision
Adoption Assistance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Healthcare and Dependent Day Care
Health Reimbursement Account
Fully paid long term disability
Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Qualifications

Graduate of a nursing program.
One (1) year of nursing experience in a hospital setting required.
Current license in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.
BLS certification required.
Two (2) or more years of nursing experience in a hospital setting preferred.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum).
Demonstrated clinical competency.

Business Unit:
Eastside Medical Center

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Charge RN - Cardiac Care, Nights