Registered Nurse - CCU, Nights

Description :

Piedmont Eastside, Full Time

Nights, Sign on Bonus Available!

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 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. The nurse to patient ratio is

typically 1 : 4 when caring for these patients. 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!

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.

Qualifications : MINIMUM

EDUCATION REQUIRED :

Graduate of a nursing

program

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED :

New Graduates of a nursing program

eligible

MINIMUM

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW :

Current

License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC / eNLC

Multistate License.

BLS certification required.

ADDITIONAL

QUALIFICATIONS :

For PRN positions : One year of

nursing experience in a hospital setting is required

Bachelors degree preferred

Advanced

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

Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred