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.
Rn Unit Prn • Snellville, GA, United States