RN - Cardiac Care Unit, PRN

Description :

Piedmont Eastside, PRN

Days

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!

Our

Purpose,

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 :

Advanced certification in field

of specialty, if applicable. Bachelor's degree preferred. Nursing

Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred.