Description :
Piedmont Eastside, FullTime Nights
Sign onBonus available!
This 18-bedcardiac unit specializes in the care of both cardiac and vascularpatients. The typical patient population found in the CCU includespatients with diagnosis such as chest pain, cardiac dysrhythmias,CHF exacerbation, hypertensive emergency, AAA repair, carotidendarterectomy and pulmonary embolism.
Our unit is a hybrid unitand consists of acute, intermediate, and intensive level of carepatients. Our nursing staff consists of both tele and ICU nurses.
The nurse to patient ratio is typically 1 : 4 when caring for non-ICUpatients and 1 : 2 (sometimes 1 : 3) when caring for ICU patients.
OurICU nurses may experience a 1 : 1 patient ratio when handling thehigher acuity patients that are on devices such as CRRT, IABP, andImpella.
Our nursing staff works closely with our cardiologists andvascular surgeons along with their teams to provide exceptionalpatient care.
If you are interested in working with a knowledgeableand close-knit group of healthcare professionals, then the CardiacCare Unit is the place foryou.
RESPONSIBLEFOR :
The staff nurse provides nursing careto patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursingprocesses to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care forpatients.
He / she functions within the framework of the policies andprocedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growthand accountability.
The staff nurse is responsible for maintainingstandards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of allassigned staff in the provision of quality nursingcare.
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Qualifications :
MINIMUMEDUCATION REQUIRED :
Graduate of a nursingprogram
MINIMUM EXPERIENCEREQUIRED :
New Graduates of a nursingprogram eligible
MINIMUMLICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BYLAW :
Current License in the State ofGeorgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC / eNLC MultistateLicense.
BLS certificationrequired.
ADDITIONALQUALIFICATIONS :
For PRN positions : One yearof nursing experience in a hospital setting isrequired
Bachelor&rsquo#CD#s degreepreferred
Advanced certification in field of specialty, ifapplicable (see addendum)
Nursing Experience in HospitalSetting Preferred