RN- Cardiac Care Unit - PRN Job Snellville area,Georgia USA,Nursing

Position: RN- Cardiac Care Unit - PRN, Days

Overview

RN Cardiac Care, PRN Days

Piedmont Eastside, Snellville, GA

Cardiac Care Unit

This 18-bed cardiac unit specializes in the care of both cardiac and vascular patients. The typical patient population found in the CCU includes but is not limited to patients with diagnosis of 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.

Our nursing staff work closely with both our cardiology and vascular teams to ensure exceptional care for our patients. If you are interested in working with a knowledgeable and close-knit group of healthcare professionals, then the Cardiac Care Unit is the place for you!

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBLE FOR: The staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle 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 staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs patient assessments to include collection of data regarding the patient’s physical, psychosocial and health history.

Appropriately evaluates the developmental age of the patient when performing assessments, treatments and patient/family education.

Organizes patient data into the formulation of a plan of care; identifies additional information needed and makes care decisions based on identified needs. Identifies expected patient outcomes.

Carries out plan of care to achieve desired patient outcomes.

Provides patient care that is specific to the setting, identified needs and plan; ensures that the care provided is appropriate to the severity of the disease, condition, impairment or disability.

Oversees activities of ancillary and support team members.

Identifies teaching opportunities and provides the resources necessary for achieving the educational goals of the patients.

Communicates issues/concerns to the Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager and/or physician as appropriate.

Documents patient care and concerns in the patient record.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, 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.

Qualifications

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
Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)

Addendum

Cardiac Tele:

Additional Required

Certifications:

ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days Required
Critical Care:

Additional Required

Certifications:

ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable…