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

Position: RN - Cardiac Care, Days
Overview:

RN
- Cardiac Care, Full Time Days

Sign on bonus Available up to $5,000

Piedmont Eastside
- Snellville, GA

Cardiac Care Unit:

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 patient's with diagnosis of chest pain, cardiac dysrhythmias, CHF exacerbation, hypertensive emergency, pulmonary embolism and/or DVT, and patient's that have had AAA repair and carotid endarterectomy.
Our unit is an intermediate/step down unit.
Supported by a Team of Unit Secretary, Patient Care Tech's, Registered Nurses, Charge Nurses and Clinical Manager
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.

Communications 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.

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